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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Woolwich is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Woolwich is to train which takes 26 min and costs £8 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Woolwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Earls Court Road and arriving at Artillery Place / Frances Street via Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct ferry between Kensington and Woolwich?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battersea Power Station Pier station and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Woolwich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Woolwich Dockyard. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Woolwich?

The distance between Kensington and Woolwich is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £8 - £18.

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

The train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyard takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Woolwich bus from?

Kensington to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Earls Court Road station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Woolwich train from?

Kensington to Woolwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Woolwich?

The best way to get from Kensington to Woolwich is to train which takes 26 min and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £22 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Kensington to Woolwich bus arrive?

Kensington to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Whitehall / Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Kensington to Woolwich train arrive?

Kensington to Woolwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Woolwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Woolwich is 13 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Kensington to Woolwich.

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

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Where can I stay near Woolwich?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyardtrain Elizabeth
26 min
£8–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Earls Court Road to Whitehall / Trafalgar Squarebus N97
2. Take the bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Artillery Place / Frances Streetbus N53
1h 32m
£4–22
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Battersea Power Station Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Woolwichtaxi 12.6 mi
36 min
£50–65
Drive 12.6 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to Woolwichcar 12.6 mi
36 min
£4–5
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Cannon Street stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
50 min
£7–21

Kensington to Woolwich by train

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Kensington, England and Woolwich, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Battersea Power Station Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier hourly, and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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