The average bus between Eltham and Clapham takes 1h 31m and the fastest bus takes 51 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Eltham to Clapham. 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 Eltham and Clapham. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Clapham at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes


1h 53m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Clapham station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Eltham to Clapham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham to Clapham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Clapham Common station.
The distance between Eltham and Clapham is 13.3 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Clapham Common via New Cross Gate Station, Clayton Road, and Peckham Bus Station in around 1h 32m.