There are 4 ways to get from Plumstead to Ilford by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Stratford to IlfordElizabeth / ...
34 min£6–8Drive 12.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plumstead to Ilford12.4 mi
23 min£4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Heavitree Road to The Woolwich Centre291
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Sainsbury'sSl2
59 min£5–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plumstead to Ilford12.4 mi
23 min£30–40
Plumstead to Ilford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Ilford is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Ilford is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Heavitree Road and arriving at Ilford Sainsbury's via North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
No, there is no direct train from Plumstead station to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and arriving at Ilford via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Plumstead and Ilford is 9 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Plumstead to Ilford, including transfers.
Plumstead to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Ilford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Ilford is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £11 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Ilford via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford in around 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Ilford Sainsbury's via The Woolwich Centre and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 59 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Heavitree Road to The Woolwich Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–8
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–8
Bus from Heavitree Road to The Woolwich Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Plumstead to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at The Woolwich Centre station.
Plumstead to Ilford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plumstead to Ilford is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Plumstead to Ilford.
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