The average bus between Eltham and Swanscombe takes 1h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Eltham to Swanscombe. 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 30 minutes between Eltham and Swanscombe. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Eltham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Swanscombe at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Bexleyheath Clock Tower and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 8m • 2 changes


1h 3m • 2 changes


1h 8m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Swanscombe. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Swanscombe station via Geddes Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Eltham to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road station.
Eltham to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Eltham and Swanscombe is 17.9 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Railway Station via Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station in around 1h 19m.