The average train between Upminster and Poplar takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Upminster 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 Upminster and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upminster is at 12:08 PM which arrives into Poplar at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

27 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upminster to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Upminster station and arriving at Poplar station via Limehouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Upminster to Poplar train services, operated by c2c, depart from Upminster station.
Upminster to Poplar train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Limehouse station.
Book your Upminster to Poplar train tickets online with c2c and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Upminster and Poplar is 19 km. The road distance is 23 km.
c2c operates a train from Upminster to Limehouse every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 19 min.