The average bus between Croydon and Royal Docks takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Croydon to Royal Docks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Croydon and Royal Docks. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Royal Docks at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 16m • 1 change

4h • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Royal Docks station via Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Croydon to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at London City Airport station.
The distance between Croydon and Royal Docks is 16.6 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to London City Airport via Lewisham Centre in around 1h 51m.