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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherhithe to Woolwich is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherhithe to Woolwich is to subway which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherhithe and Woolwich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surrey Quays Shopping Centre and arriving at Kingsman Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Rotherhithe and Woolwich?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenland Surrey Quays Pier and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Rotherhithe and Woolwich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canada Water station station and arriving at North Greenwich station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Rotherhithe to Woolwich?

The distance between Rotherhithe and Woolwich is 3 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Woolwich without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £6.

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

The subway from Canada Water station to North Greenwich station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Woolwich bus from?

Rotherhithe to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Surrey Quays Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Woolwich train from?

Rotherhithe to Woolwich train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Limehouse DLR Station.

Train or bus from Rotherhithe to Woolwich?

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Woolwich is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Woolwich bus arrive?

Rotherhithe to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingsman Street station.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Woolwich train arrive?

Rotherhithe to Woolwich train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.

Can I drive from Rotherhithe to Woolwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherhithe to Woolwich is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Rotherhithe to Woolwich.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotherhithe to Woolwich by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Canada Water station to North Greenwich stationsubway Jubilee
6 min
£2–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Surrey Quays Shopping Centre to Kingsman Streetbus N1
22 min
£1–29
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Greenland Surrey Quays Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb1 / ...
30 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherhithe to Woolwichtaxi 6.7 mi
18 min
£19–23
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from Rotherhithe to Woolwichcar 6.7 mi
18 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Limehouse DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
23 min
£2–3
Line 188 bus, line 161 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Street to North Greenwich Stationbus 188
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Roadbus 161
1h 9m
£4–27

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Canada Water station to North Greenwich station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Surrey Quays Shopping Centre to Kingsman Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–29 and the journey takes 22 min.

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