What is the cheapest way to get from London to Plaistow?

The cheapest way to get from London to Plaistow is to bus which costs £1 - £35 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Plaistow?

The fastest way to get from London to Plaistow is to train which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between London and Plaistow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bank Station / Cornhill station and arriving at Stephenson Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Plaistow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bank DLR Station station and arriving at Canning Town DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from London to Plaistow?

The distance between London and Plaistow is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Plaistow without a car?

The best way to get from London to Plaistow without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from London to Plaistow?

The train from Bank DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Plaistow bus from?

London to Plaistow bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Bank Station / Cornhill.

Where do I catch the London to Plaistow train from?

London to Plaistow train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Train or bus from London to Plaistow?

The best way to get from London to Plaistow is to train which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 28 min.

Where does the London to Plaistow bus arrive?

London to Plaistow bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Stephenson Street station.

Where does the London to Plaistow train arrive?

London to Plaistow train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from London to Plaistow?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Plaistow is 7 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from London to Plaistow.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Plaistow?

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Where can I stay near Plaistow?

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London to Plaistow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Plaistow by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
16 min
£2–3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Stephenson Streetbus N550 / ...
28 min
£1–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Plaistowtaxi 7.4 mi
22 min
£55–70
Drive 7.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Plaistowcar 7.4 mi
22 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to West Ham stationsubway District
23 min
£4–19

London to Plaistow by train

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between London, England and Plaistow, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Bank DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Stephenson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 28 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 20 minutes.

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