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How to get fromPlumstead to The Ovalby train, subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Plumstead to London Cannon Streettrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    2. Take the subway from Bank station to Oval stationsubway subway Northern
    45 min
    £7–10

  2. Line 53 bus, line 436 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Archbishop Tenison's Schoolbus bus N136 / ...
    1h 18m
    £3–23

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Vauxhall St George Wharf Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 36m
    £13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plumstead to The Ovaltaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    24 min
    £90–110

  5. Drive  9.3 mi

    1. Drive from Plumstead to The Ovalcar car 9.3 mi
    24 min
    £3–4

  6. Line 53 bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Bus Garagebus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Bus Garage to Archbishop Tenison's Schoolbus bus 36 / ...
    1h 18m
    £3–21

Plumstead to The Oval by train, subway, and foot

Calendar830Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a bus from Heavitree Road to The Oval via New Cross Gate Station and Archbishop Tenison's School in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier hourly. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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