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How to get fromPlumstead to Islingtonby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plumstead to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    37 min
    £5–9
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to London College of Commbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 6m
    £1–60
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    48 min
    £11–17
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plumstead to Islingtontaxi taxi 11 mi
    29 min
    £50–65
  5. Drive  11 mi

    1. Drive from Plumstead to Islingtoncar car 11 mi
    29 min
    £3–4
  6. Line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 17m
    £4

Plumstead to Islington by train

Calendar801Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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

Thameslink operates a train from Plumstead to Farringdon hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 37 min. Southeastern also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to London Bridge City Pier hourly. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 48 min.

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