The average train between Grays and Poplar takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Grays to Poplar. 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 15 minutes between Grays and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Poplar at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Poplar station via Limehouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Grays to Poplar train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.
Grays to Poplar train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Limehouse station.
Book your Grays to Poplar train tickets online with c2c and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Grays and Poplar is 23.8 km. The road distance is 31 km.
c2c operates a train from Grays to Limehouse every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 30 min.