The average train between Croydon and Plumstead takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Croydon to Plumstead. 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 Croydon and Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 8:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Plumstead station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Croydon to Plumstead train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Plumstead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Plumstead station.
Book your Croydon to Plumstead train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Croydon and Plumstead is 16.9 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Plumstead via London Bridge in around 40 min.