The average bus between Putney and Eltham takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Putney to Eltham. 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 Putney and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Putney is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Eltham at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Peckham Bus Station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Putney to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Putney station and arriving at Eltham station via Peckham Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Putney to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Putney Station.
Putney to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
The distance between Putney and Eltham is 18.8 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from Putney Station to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Peckham Bus Station, Peckham Post Office, and Lewisham Station in around 2h 2m.