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How to get fromPlumstead to Tower Bridgeby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plumstead to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
    41 min
    £4–8

  2. Drive  8.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plumstead to Tower Bridgecar car 8.8 mi
    22 min
    £3–4

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Tower Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    50 min
    £11–16

  4. Line 53 bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Deptford Bridgebus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Deptford Bridge to Boss Streetbus bus 47
    1h 27m
    £4

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plumstead to Tower Bridgetaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    22 min
    £85–110

  6. Line 53 bus, line 343 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to Tower Bridgebus bus 343
    1h 58m
    £3–47

Plumstead to Tower Bridge by train and foot

Calendar828Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.9 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Plumstead to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Southeastern also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Tower Pier hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 44 min.

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