There are 6 ways to get from Plumstead to Poplar by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Poplartrain Dlr
19 min£2–3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
33 minBus, line 108 bus
- Take the bus from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station to North Greenwich Stationbus Sl11
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Chrisp Street Marketbus 108
40 min£3–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plumstead to Poplartaxi 5.9 mi
13 min£17–21Drive 5.9 mi
- Drive from Plumstead to Poplarcar 5.9 mi
13 min£2–3Bus, train
- Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 291
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Poplartrain Dlr
31 min£4–10
Plumstead to Poplar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Poplar is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Poplar is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £17 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead station to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station and arriving at Chrisp Street Market via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Canary Wharf Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station and arriving at Poplar. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Plumstead and Poplar is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Poplar without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £3.
The train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Poplar takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Plumstead to Poplar bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station.
Plumstead to Poplar train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Poplar, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Poplar every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Canary Wharf Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Poplar
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Poplar
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Chrisp Street Market
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
Bus from Heavitree Road to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–7
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–7
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Heavitree Road to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Canary Wharf Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £17–21
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Plumstead to Poplar is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 40 min.
Plumstead to Poplar bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Greenwich Station.
Plumstead to Poplar train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Poplar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plumstead to Poplar is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Plumstead to Poplar.
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