What is the cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets?

The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets is to bus which costs £1 - £27 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets?

The fastest way to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Greenwich and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Island Gardens and arriving at Henriques Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Greenwich and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenwich Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Greenwich and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cutty Sark and arriving at Shadwell DLR. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets?

The distance between Greenwich and Tower Hamlets is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets without a car?

The best way to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets?

The train from Cutty Sark to Shadwell DLR takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Greenwich to Tower Hamlets bus from?

Greenwich to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Island Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Greenwich to Tower Hamlets train from?

Greenwich to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Cutty Sark station.

Train or bus from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets?

The best way to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £27 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Greenwich to Tower Hamlets bus arrive?

Greenwich to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Henriques Street station.

Where does the Greenwich to Tower Hamlets train arrive?

Greenwich to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets?

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Where can I stay near Tower Hamlets?

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Greenwich to Tower Hamlets - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Greenwich to Tower Hamlets by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cutty Sark to Shadwell DLRtrain Dlr
17 min
£1–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
23 min
£9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Island Gardens to Henriques Streetbus 135 / ...
32 min
£1–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenwich to Tower Hamletstaxi 4.8 mi
15 min
£45–60
Train via Tower Gateway Station DLR
1. Take the train from Cutty Sark to Limehouse DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Limehouse DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
24 min
£3–4
Walk
1. Take the walk from Greenwich to Tower Hamletswalk 4.7 mi
1h 30m

Greenwich to Tower Hamlets by train

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Greenwich, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Cutty Sark to Shadwell DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Greenwich Pier to Tower Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 23 min.

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