There are 4 ways to get from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLRDlr
24 min£2–9Line 53 bus, line 343 bus
- Take the bus from Heavitree Road to London College of Comm53 / ...
- Take the bus from E & C / Newington Causeway to Tower Gateway343
1h 29m£4–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets8.5 mi
20 min£35–50Drive 8.5 mi
- Drive from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets8.5 mi
20 min£3
Plumstead to Tower Hamlets by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets. However, there are services departing from Heavitree Road and arriving at Tower Gateway via E & C / Newington Causeway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station and arriving at Shadwell DLR. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Plumstead and Tower Hamlets is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £9.
The train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Plumstead to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and line 343 bus, which costs £4 - £14 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Tower Gateway via London College of Comm and E & C / Newington Causeway in around 1h 29m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £3–5
Bus from Heavitree Road to London College of Comm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 E & C / Newington Causeway to Tower Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–11
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–11
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
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 Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at London College of Comm station.
Plumstead to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plumstead to Tower Hamlets is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Plumstead to Tower Hamlets.
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