The average train between Plumstead and Islington takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Plumstead to Islington. 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 Plumstead and Islington. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Islington at 8:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Islington. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Islington station via Woolwich Dockyard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Plumstead to Islington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Plumstead station.
Plumstead to Islington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Farringdon Without station.
Book your Plumstead to Islington train tickets online with Southeastern and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Plumstead and Islington is 14.2 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Plumstead to Farringdon Without via Woolwich Dockyard in around 26 min.