What is the cheapest way to get from Rainham to Thamesmead?

The cheapest way to get from Rainham to Thamesmead is to train and bus via West Ham DLR Station which costs £6 - £35 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rainham to Thamesmead?

The fastest way to get from Rainham to Thamesmead is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Rainham and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct bus from Rainham to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Rainham Village School and arriving at River Road / Barking Reach via King Edwards Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Rainham and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Rainham (London) and arriving at Abbey Wood (London) via West Ham DLR Station and Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Rainham to Thamesmead?

The distance between Rainham and Thamesmead is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Rainham to Thamesmead without a car?

The best way to get from Rainham to Thamesmead without a car is to train and bus which takes 27 min and costs £2 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Rainham to Thamesmead?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Rainham to Thamesmead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rainham to Thamesmead bus from?

Rainham to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Rainham Village School station.

Where do I catch the Rainham to Thamesmead train from?

Rainham to Thamesmead train services, operated by c2c, depart from Rainham (London) station.

Train or bus from Rainham to Thamesmead?

The best way to get from Rainham to Thamesmead is to line 287 bus and bus which takes 47 min and costs £2 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Rainham to Thamesmead bus arrive?

Rainham to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at King Edwards Road station.

Where does the Rainham to Thamesmead train arrive?

Rainham to Thamesmead train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Where can I stay near Thamesmead?

There are 19556+ hotels available in Thamesmead.

Rainham to Thamesmead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Rainham to Thamesmead by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rainham (London) to Barkingtrain Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Barking Station to River Road / Barking Reachbus El1 / ...
27 min
£3–22
Train, bus via West Ham DLR Station
1. Take the train from Rainham (London) to West Hamtrain
2. Take the train from West Ham DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus 244 / ...
53 min
£6–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rainham to Thamesmeadtaxi 15.4 mi
24 min
£40–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Rainham to Thamesmeadwalk 12.3 mi
3h 57m
Line 287 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rainham Village School to King Edwards Roadbus 287
2. Take the bus from King Edwards Road to River Road / Barking Reachbus El1 / ...
47 min
£3–17
Train
1. Take the train from Rainham (London) to West Hamtrain Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 7m
£9–22

Rainham to Thamesmead by bus and train

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Rainham, Greater London, England and Thamesmead, England?

You can take a bus from Rainham Village School to River Road / Barking Reach via King Edwards Road in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brookway to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via Rainham Station, Rainham (London), West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal, Abbey Wood (London), and Abbey Wood Station in around 1h 7m.

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