The average train between Poplar and Grays takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Poplar to Grays. 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 Poplar and Grays. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Poplar is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Grays at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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42 min • 1 change

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42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Grays. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Grays station via Grays. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Poplar to Grays train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Limehouse station.
Poplar to Grays train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Grays station.
Book your Poplar to Grays train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Poplar and Grays is 23.8 km. The road distance is 31 km.
c2c operates a train from Limehouse to Grays every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 31 min.