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How to get fromEast Croydon to Plumsteadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Croydon to Plumstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Plumsteadtrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    40 min
    £9–16

  2. Bus, line 53 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 44m
    £4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Croydon to Plumsteadtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    32 min
    £60–75

  4. Drive  12.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Croydon to Plumsteadcar car 12.8 mi
    32 min
    £4–5

  5. Line 197 bus, line 122 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cherry Orchard Road / East Croydon Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus bus 197
    2. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Plumstead Bus Garagebus bus 122
    1h 44m
    £4–31

  6. Bus, line 53 bus via Whitgift Centre

    1. Take the bus from Whitgift Centre to Elephant & Castle Stationbus bus 468
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    2h 14m
    £4–5

East Croydon to Plumstead by train

Calendar1299Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.4 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between East Croydon, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Plumstead via London Bridge in around 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Heavitree Road via Elephant & Castle Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 1h 44m.

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