There are 6 ways to get from Big Ben to Plumstead by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Bridge to Plumsteadtrain London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
41 min£5–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Heavitree Roadbus N53
50 min£2Ferry
- Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Big Ben to Plumsteadtaxi 10.1 mi
26 min£95–120Drive 10.1 mi
- Drive from Big Ben to Plumsteadcar 10.1 mi
26 min£3–4Line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Heavitree Roadbus 53 / ...
1h 14m£2
Big Ben to Plumstead by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Plumstead is to bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Plumstead is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £95 - £120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westminster Station / Parliament Square station and arriving at Heavitree Road. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Westminster Pier and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Big Ben station to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Westminster station and arriving at Plumstead via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Big Ben and Plumstead is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Big Ben to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £16.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Big Ben to Plumstead, including transfers.
Big Ben to Plumstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Westminster Station / Parliament Square.
Big Ben to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.
What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Plumstead every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 27 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Heavitree Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 48 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Lower Marsh to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Westminster Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Big Ben to Plumstead is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 50 min.
Big Ben to Plumstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Heavitree Road station.
Big Ben to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plumstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Ben to Plumstead is 10 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Big Ben to Plumstead.
There are 20252+ hotels available in Plumstead.












