There are 5 ways to get from Islington to Greenwich by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
9 min£2–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Street Station to Island Gardensbus 135
50 min£1–40Ferry
- Take the ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
36 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Islington to Greenwichtaxi 7.1 mi
23 min£30–40Drive 7.1 mi
- Drive from Islington to Greenwichcar 7.1 mi
23 min£2–3
Islington to Greenwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islington to Greenwich is to bus which costs £1 - £40 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Islington to Greenwich is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Street Station station and arriving at Island Gardens. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Blackfriars Pier and arriving at Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farringdon Without and arriving at Canary Wharf. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Islington and Greenwich is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.
The best way to get from Islington to Greenwich without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £10.
The train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Islington to Greenwich bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Old Street Station.
Islington to Greenwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon Without station.
What companies run services between Islington, England and Greenwich, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 9 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Greenwich Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon Without to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Old Street Station to Island Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Old Street Station to Island Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Old Street Station to Island Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Greenwich Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Islington to Greenwich is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £40 and takes 50 min.
Islington to Greenwich bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Island Gardens station.
Islington to Greenwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Canary Wharf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Greenwich is 7 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Islington to Greenwich.
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