How to get from Plaistow to Woolwich by bus and train?

From Plaistow to Woolwich by bus and train

To get from Plaistow to Woolwich you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 241 bus from Plaistow Station (B) station to Leslie Road / Custom House Station (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 122 bus from Woolwich (Z) station to Nightingale Place (G) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £4.75. The bus and train schedule from Plaistow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Woolwich on the Moovit app.

33min£4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 241241
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 122122
Walk to Woolwich
Leaves from Plaistow Station (B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaistow Station (B)
    ID B
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 241241
    Wait for bus
    241
    Silvertown, Royal Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leslie Road / Custom House Station (E)
    ID E
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Custom House - Dkt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woolwich (Z)
    ID Z
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 122122
    Wait for bus
    122
    Crystal Palace
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nightingale Place (G)
    ID G
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Woolwich
    Walk to
    Woolwich
    Woolwich New Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Plaistow to Woolwich by DLR, Tube and bus

To get from Plaistow to Woolwich you’ll need to take one Tube line, one DLR line and one bus line: take the DISTRICT Tube from Plaistow station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the 244 bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station (J) station to Woolwich Common (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is £4.75. The bus and train schedule from Plaistow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Woolwich on the Moovit app.

38min£4.75
Tube - DISTRICT
DLR - DLR
Bus - 244244
Walk to Woolwich
Leaves from Plaistow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Plaistow
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woolwich Arsenal Station (J)
    ID J
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woolwich Common (S)
    ID S
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Woolwich
    Walk to
    Woolwich
    Woolwich New Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Plaistow to Woolwich

The distance between Plaistow and Woolwich is approximately 8.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plaistow to Woolwich by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Woolwich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Plaistow to Woolwich

To check the bus and train timetable from Plaistow to Woolwich using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Plaistow) and destination (Woolwich), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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From Plaistow to Woolwich by DLR, Tube and bus

To get from Plaistow to Woolwich you’ll need to take one Tube line, one DLR line and one bus line: take the DISTRICT Tube from Plaistow station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the 244 bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station (J) station to Woolwich Common (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is £4.75. The bus and train schedule from Plaistow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Woolwich on the Moovit app.

38min£4.75
Tube - DISTRICT
DLR - DLR
Bus - 244244
Walk to Woolwich
Leaves from Plaistow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Plaistow
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woolwich Arsenal Station (J)
    ID J
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woolwich Common (S)
    ID S
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Woolwich
    Walk to
    Woolwich
    Woolwich New Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 241, Train line ELIZABETH, Bus line 122.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plaistow to Woolwich?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Tube line DISTRICT, DLR line DLR, Bus line 244.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plaistow and Woolwich?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plaistow to Woolwich?

    The 241 bus line goes from Plaistow Station (B) station near Plaistow in Plaistow to Leslie Road / Custom House Station (E) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Leslie Road / Custom House Station (E) station near Woolwich.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plaistow to Woolwich by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Plaistow and Woolwich by bus and train is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plaistow to get to Woolwich?

    Get on the 241 bus from the Plaistow Station (B) stop near Plaistow in Plaistow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plaistow and Woolwich?

    Get off the bus at the Leslie Road / Custom House Station (E) stop, which is closest to Woolwich.

  • When is the first DLR from Plaistow to Woolwich?

    The first DLR from Plaistow in Plaistow to Woolwich in Woolwich is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Abbey Road station at 00:19.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Plaistow to Woolwich?

    The ride from Plaistow to Woolwich costs £4.75.

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