The average train between Paddington and Plumstead takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paddington to Plumstead. 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 Paddington and Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Plumstead station via Woolwich Dockyard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Paddington to Plumstead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to Plumstead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Paddington to Plumstead train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Paddington and Plumstead is 18.5 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 26 min.