There are 6 ways to get from East Croydon to Plumstead by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Plumsteadtrain London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
45 min£9–21Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N68
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Roadbus 53 / ...
1h 44m£4Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Croydon to Plumsteadtaxi 12.8 mi
32 min£70–90Drive 12.8 mi
- Drive from East Croydon to Plumsteadcar 12.8 mi
32 min£4–5Line 197 bus, line 122 bus
- Take the bus from Cherry Orchard Road / East Croydon Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdalebus 197
- Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Plumstead Bus Garagebus 122
1h 53m£4–31Bus, line 53 bus via Whitgift Centre
- Take the bus from Whitgift Centre to Elephant & Castle Stationbus 468
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Roadbus 53 / ...
2h 14m£4–5
East Croydon to Plumstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Plumstead is to bus and line 53 bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Plumstead is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £70 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon station to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from East Croydon Rail Station and arriving at Heavitree Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Plumstead via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between East Croydon and Plumstead is 20 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Croydon to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £21.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from East Croydon to Plumstead, including transfers.
East Croydon to Plumstead bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from East Croydon Rail Station.
East Croydon to Plumstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
The best way to get from East Croydon to Plumstead is to train which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £4 and takes 1h 44m.
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 45 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- 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 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Whitgift Centre to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Plumstead Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Cherry Orchard Road / East Croydon Station to Sydenham Station / Kirkdale
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–29
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Whitgift Centre to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
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More Questions & Answers
East Croydon to Plumstead bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.
East Croydon to Plumstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Plumstead is 13 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from East Croydon to Plumstead.
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