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How to get fromBig Ben to Plumsteadby train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Big Ben to Plumstead by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Plumsteadtrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    37 min
    £5–9
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Heavitree Roadbus bus N53
    50 min
    £2
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 18m
    £12–18
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Plumsteadtaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    26 min
    £95–120
  5. Drive  10.1 mi

    1. Drive from Big Ben to Plumsteadcar car 10.1 mi
    26 min
    £3–4
  6. Line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Heavitree Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 14m
    £2

Big Ben to Plumstead by foot, subway, and train

Calendar1297Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Heavitree Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 48 min.

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