There are 5 ways to get from Poplar to Rainham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 108 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chrisp Street Market to Stratford International Stationbus 108
- Take the train from Stratford International to Rainham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 28m£18–72Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar to Rainhamcar 31.5 mi
43 min£8–11Line 108 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chrisp Street Market to Lewisham Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
3h£9–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Rainhamtaxi 31.5 mi
43 min£75–95Train
- Take the train from Poplar DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 45m£16–32
Poplar to Rainham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Rainham is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Rainham is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Poplar to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Chrisp Street Market and arriving at The Cricketers via Lewisham Station and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Poplar station to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Poplar DLR Station and arriving at Rainham (Kent) via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Poplar and Rainham is 39 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Rainham without a car is to line 108 bus and train which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Poplar to Rainham, including transfers.
Poplar to Rainham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Chrisp Street Market station.
Poplar to Rainham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar DLR Station.
The best way to get from Poplar to Rainham is to line 108 bus and bus which takes 3h and costs £8 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Rainham, Medway, England?
You can take a bus from Chrisp Street Market to The Cricketers via Lewisham Station and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poplar DLR Station to Rainham (Kent) via Woolwich Arsenal in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Poplar DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Chrisp Street Market to Stratford International Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
Bus from Chrisp Street Market to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poplar to Rainham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Poplar to Rainham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Rainham is 32 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Poplar to Rainham.
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