The average train between Erith and Plaistow takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Erith to Plaistow. 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 Erith and Plaistow. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Plaistow at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Plaistow station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Erith to Plaistow train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
Erith to Plaistow train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at West Ham DLR Station.
Book your Erith to Plaistow train tickets online with Southeastern and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Erith and Plaistow is 12.3 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Erith to West Ham DLR Station via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 31 min.