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How to get fromIslington to Plumsteadby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Islington to Plumstead by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Plumsteadtrain train London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
    31 min
    £5–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Heavitree Roadbus bus N53
    49 min
    £1–65

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    49 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islington to Plumsteadtaxi taxi 11 mi
    29 min
    £45–60

  5. Drive 11 mi

    1. Drive from Islington to Plumsteadcar car 11 mi
    29 min
    £3–4

  6. Line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 11m
    £5–12

  7. Line 76 bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Baring Street to Lower Marshbus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Heavitree Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 43m
    £4–5

Islington to Plumstead by train

Calendar1025Weekly Trains
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Cannon Street to Plumstead every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 31 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 49 min.

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