The average bus between Ruislip and Eltham takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ruislip 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 3 hours between Ruislip and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Ruislip is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Eltham at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Trafalgar Square and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ruislip to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruislip to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Ruislip station and arriving at Eltham station via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Ruislip to Eltham bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Ruislip station.
Ruislip to Eltham bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
The distance between Ruislip and Eltham is 35.6 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Ruislip to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Trafalgar Square and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 2h 48m.