There are 6 ways to get from Plumstead to Silvertown by train, bus, taxi, towncar, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR StationDlr
7 min£1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station to Warspite Road180 / ...
15 min£1–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plumstead to Silvertown7 mi
17 min£40–55Towncar
- Take a town car from Plumstead to London City Airport7.5 mi
19 minBus, train
- Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Woolwich Arsenal Station291
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR StationDlr
17 min£3–10Walk
- Take the foot from Plumstead to Silvertown3 mi
57 min
Plumstead to Silvertown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Silvertown is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Silvertown is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station station and arriving at Warspite Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station and arriving at Pontoon Dock DLR Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Plumstead and Silvertown is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Silvertown without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £3.
The train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Plumstead to Silvertown bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station.
Plumstead to Silvertown train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Silvertown is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £10 and takes 15 min.
What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Silvertown, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station to Warspite Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
Bus from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station to Warspite Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Heavitree Road to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station to Warspite Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–10
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–10
Bus from Heavitree Road to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–7
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–7
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
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
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Plumstead to London City Airport
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More Questions & Answers
Plumstead to Silvertown bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Warspite Road station.
Plumstead to Silvertown train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Pontoon Dock DLR Station.
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