What is the cheapest way to get from West Ham to Royal Docks?

The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Royal Docks is to bus which costs £1 - £17 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Ham to Royal Docks?

The fastest way to get from West Ham to Royal Docks is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £26 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between West Ham and Royal Docks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plaistow and arriving at Thames Barrier. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between West Ham and Royal Docks?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Abbey Road DLR Station station and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from West Ham to Royal Docks?

The distance between West Ham and Royal Docks is 3 miles.

How do I travel from West Ham to Royal Docks without a car?

The best way to get from West Ham to Royal Docks without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from West Ham to Royal Docks?

The train from Abbey Road DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Royal Docks bus from?

West Ham to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Plaistow station.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Royal Docks train from?

West Ham to Royal Docks train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Abbey Road DLR Station.

Train or bus from West Ham to Royal Docks?

The best way to get from West Ham to Royal Docks is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £17 and takes 21 min.

Where does the West Ham to Royal Docks bus arrive?

West Ham to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Thames Barrier station.

Where does the West Ham to Royal Docks train arrive?

West Ham to Royal Docks train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Royal Docks?

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West Ham to Royal Docks - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from West Ham to Royal Docks by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Abbey Road DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
14 min
£2–3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plaistow to Thames Barrierbus 241
21 min
£1–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Ham to Royal Dockstaxi 3.2 mi
10 min
£26–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from West Ham to Royal Dockswalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m

West Ham to Royal Docks by train

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between West Ham, England and Royal Docks, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Abbey Road DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Plaistow to Thames Barrier every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 21 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 10 minutes.

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