There are 7 ways to get from London to Royal Docks by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich Dockyardtrain Elizabeth
21 min£5–15Line 473 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Constance Streetbus 473
40 min£2–33Ferry
- Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Royal Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
59 min£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from London to Royal Dockstaxi 8.4 mi
25 min£40–50Drive 8.4 mi
- Drive from London to Royal Dockscar 8.4 mi
25 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Victoria Dock Roadbus N551
51 min£2Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Yateley Streetbus N1
- Take the taxi from Yateley Street to Royal Dockstaxi
52 min£30–82
London to Royal Docks by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Royal Docks is to bus which costs £2 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from London to Royal Docks is to train which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Victoria Dock Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Royal Wharf Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Rd and arriving at Woolwich Dockyard. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between London and Royal Docks is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from London to Royal Docks without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £15.
The train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Woolwich Dockyard takes 21 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
London to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Stratford Bus Station.
London to Royal Docks train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.
What companies run services between London, England and Royal Docks, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich Dockyard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Stratford Bus Station to Constance Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–27 and the journey takes 31 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich Dockyard
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to Constance Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Yateley Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Ferry from Embankment Pier to Royal Wharf Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £28–50
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
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
The best way to get from London to Royal Docks is to train which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 473 bus, which costs £2 - £35 and takes 40 min.
London to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Constance Street station.
London to Royal Docks train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Royal Docks is 8 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from London to Royal Docks.
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