There are 5 ways to get from Deptford to London by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lewisham to London Charing Crosstrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
18 min£3–6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Deptford Bridge to Horse Guards Paradebus 453
49 min£1–35Ferry
- Take the ferry from Masthouse Terrace Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
40 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Deptford to Londontaxi 6.1 mi
17 min£45–60Drive 6.1 mi
- Drive from Deptford to Londoncar 6.1 mi
17 min£2–3
Deptford to London by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Deptford to London is to bus which costs £1 - £35 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Deptford to London is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £45 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Deptford Bridge and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Masthouse Terrace Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lewisham and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Deptford and London is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.
The best way to get from Deptford to London without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £6.
The train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Deptford to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Deptford Bridge station.
Deptford to London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham station.
What companies run services between Deptford, Greater London, England and London, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 18 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Masthouse Terrace Pier to Embankment Pier every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Deptford Bridge to Horse Guards Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Deptford Bridge to Horse Guards Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Masthouse Terrace Pier to Embankment Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
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
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Deptford to London is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 49 min.
Deptford to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.
Deptford to London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Deptford to London is 6 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Deptford to London.
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