What is the cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Plaistow?

The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Plaistow is to train which costs £2 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Woolwich to Plaistow?

The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Plaistow is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Woolwich and Plaistow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Woolwich Free Ferry and arriving at Kennedy Close. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Woolwich and Plaistow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station and arriving at West Ham DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Woolwich to Plaistow?

The distance between Woolwich and Plaistow is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Woolwich to Plaistow without a car?

The best way to get from Woolwich to Plaistow without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Woolwich to Plaistow?

The train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to West Ham DLR Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Woolwich to Plaistow bus from?

Woolwich to Plaistow bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Woolwich Free Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Woolwich to Plaistow train from?

Woolwich to Plaistow train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.

Train or bus from Woolwich to Plaistow?

The best way to get from Woolwich to Plaistow is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 473 bus, which costs £1 - £24 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Woolwich to Plaistow bus arrive?

Woolwich to Plaistow bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kennedy Close station.

Where does the Woolwich to Plaistow train arrive?

Woolwich to Plaistow train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at West Ham DLR Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Woolwich to Plaistow?

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Woolwich to Plaistow - 4 ways to travel via train, line 473 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Woolwich to Plaistow by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to West Ham DLR Stationtrain Dlr
17 min
£2–3
Line 473 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Kennedy Closebus 473
23 min
£1–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Woolwich to Plaistowtaxi 6.7 mi
16 min
£35–45
Walk
1. Take the walk from Woolwich to Plaistowwalk 5 mi
1h 36m

Woolwich to Plaistow by train

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Plaistow, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to West Ham DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Kennedy Close every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–24 and the journey takes 23 min.

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