The average train between Bow and Erith takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bow to Erith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Bow and Erith. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bow is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Erith at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


50 min • 2 changes


48 min • 2 changes


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40 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Erith. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Erith station via Canary Wharf DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Bow to Erith train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Bow Church DLR Station.
Bow to Erith train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Book your Bow to Erith train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bow and Erith is 14.1 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a train from Bow Church DLR Station to Erith via Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 42 min.