The average train between Bow and Erith takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bow to Erith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Bow and Erith. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bow is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Erith at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


47 min • 2 changes


49 min • 2 changes


39 min • 2 changes


37 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Erith. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Erith station via Canary Wharf DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Bow to Erith train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Devons Road DLR Station.
Bow to Erith train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Book your Bow to Erith train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bow and Erith is 14.1 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a train from Devons Road DLR Station to Erith via Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 41 min.