What is the cheapest way to get from London to Greenwich?

The cheapest way to get from London to Greenwich is to bus which costs £1 - £22 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Greenwich?

The fastest way to get from London to Greenwich is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between London and Greenwich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road station and arriving at New Cross Gate Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct ferry between London and Greenwich?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Greenwich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Rd and arriving at Canary Wharf. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from London to Greenwich?

The distance between London and Greenwich is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

How do I travel from London to Greenwich without a car?

The best way to get from London to Greenwich without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from London to Greenwich?

The train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Canary Wharf takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Greenwich bus from?

London to Greenwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road.

Where do I catch the London to Greenwich train from?

London to Greenwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.

Train or bus from London to Greenwich?

The best way to get from London to Greenwich is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £22 and takes 29 min.

Where does the London to Greenwich bus arrive?

London to Greenwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the London to Greenwich train arrive?

London to Greenwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Canary Wharf station.

Can I drive from London to Greenwich?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Greenwich is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from London to Greenwich.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Greenwich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Greenwich?

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Where can I stay near Greenwich?

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London to Greenwich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Greenwich by train, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
12 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus Bl1 / ...
29 min
£1–22
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
44 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Greenwichtaxi 6.9 mi
19 min
£30–45
Drive 6.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Greenwichcar 6.9 mi
19 min
£2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to North Greenwich stationsubway Jubilee
14 min
£3–11

London to Greenwich by train

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between London, England and Greenwich, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Canary Wharf every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 12 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to New Cross Gate Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–22 and the journey takes 29 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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