There are 5 ways to get from Royal Arsenal to London by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
29 min£4–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Woolwich Station to Horse Guards Paradebus N53
41 min£1–60Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 11mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Royal Arsenal to Londontaxi 10.5 mi
28 min£80–100Drive 10.5 mi
- Drive from Royal Arsenal to Londoncar 10.5 mi
28 min£3–4
Royal Arsenal to London by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Arsenal to London is to bus which costs £1 - £60 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Royal Arsenal to London is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £80 - £100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woolwich Station station and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station and arriving at Bank DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Royal Arsenal and London is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Arsenal to London without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £9.
The train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Station takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Royal Arsenal to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Woolwich Station.
Royal Arsenal to London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
What companies run services between Royal Arsenal, England and London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 28 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Woolwich Station to Horse Guards Parade hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 41 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Woolwich Station to Horse Guards Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Woolwich Station to Horse Guards Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Embankment Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
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
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
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
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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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Royal Arsenal to London is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £60 and takes 41 min.
Royal Arsenal to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.
Royal Arsenal to London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Arsenal to London is 11 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Royal Arsenal to London.
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