There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Plumstead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 29m£24–78Line 700 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 700
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Lakedale Roadbus 96
3h£3Train, line 51 bus
- Take the train from Lenham to St Mary Craytrain Ashford International - London Victoria
- Take the bus from Orpington Bus Station to Plumstead Common / The Shipbus 51
2h 23m£21–89Drive 38 mi
- Drive from Kent to Plumsteadcar 38 mi
45 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kent to Plumsteadtaxi 38 mi
45 min£160–200
Kent to Plumstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Plumstead is to line 700 bus and line 96 bus which costs £3 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Plumstead is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Lakedale Road via Earl Street, Waterfront Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Plumstead station. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Ashford International and Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Kent and Plumstead is 67 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £23 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Kent to Plumstead, including transfers.
Kent to Plumstead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Waterfront Bus Station.
Kent to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
The best way to get from Kent to Plumstead is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £3 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Ashford International, Stratford International, and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Lakedale Road via Earl Street, Waterfront Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Lenham to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to St Mary Cray
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £18–27
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Orpington Bus Station to Plumstead Common / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Bus Station to Lakedale Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Kent to Plumstead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Kent to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Plumstead is 38 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Kent to Plumstead.
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