What is the cheapest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

The cheapest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

The fastest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Tower Hamlets and Plumstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Tower Bridge Road and arriving at Heavitree Road via Deptford Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Tower Hamlets and Plumstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shadwell DLR Station station and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

The distance between Tower Hamlets and Plumstead is 6 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead without a car?

The best way to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

The train from Shadwell DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Tower Hamlets to Plumstead bus from?

Tower Hamlets to Plumstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Tower Bridge Road station.

Where do I catch the Tower Hamlets to Plumstead train from?

Tower Hamlets to Plumstead train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR Station.

Train or bus from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

The best way to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead is to train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 47 bus and line 53 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Tower Hamlets to Plumstead bus arrive?

Tower Hamlets to Plumstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Deptford Bridge station.

Where does the Tower Hamlets to Plumstead train arrive?

Tower Hamlets to Plumstead train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.

Can I drive from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Tower Hamlets to Plumstead is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead.

How do I get a train ticket from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead?

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Tower Hamlets to Plumstead - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 47 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
24 min
£2–9
Line 47 bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Tower Bridge Road to Deptford Bridge47
2. Take the bus from Deptford Bridge to Heavitree Road53 / ...
1h 5m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead9 mi
21 min
£40–50
Drive 9 mi
1. Drive from Tower Hamlets to Plumstead9 mi
21 min
£3–4
Line 343 bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to New Cross / Jerningham Road343
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Road53 / ...
1h 43m
£5–48

Tower Hamlets to Plumstead by train

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Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Shadwell DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station 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 Tower Bridge Road to Heavitree Road via Deptford Bridge in around 1h 5m.

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