The average bus between Plumstead and Wanstead takes 1h 12m and the fastest bus takes 56 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Plumstead to Wanstead. 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 Plumstead and Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Wanstead at 4:48 PM. All services require a transfer at The Woolwich Centre and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 6m • 2 changes


1h 9m • 2 changes


1h 3m • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Wanstead. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Wanstead station via The Woolwich Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Plumstead to Wanstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Wanstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Wanstead Station.
The distance between Plumstead and Wanstead is 11 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Wanstead Station via The Woolwich Centre, North Woolwich Free Ferry, Ilford Sainsbury's, and High Road Ilford in around 1h 26m.