What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Docks to London?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Docks to London is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Docks to London?

The fastest way to get from Royal Docks to London is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Docks and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warspite Road and arriving at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Royal Docks and London?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Royal Wharf Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Royal Docks and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London City Airport and arriving at Bank DLR Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Royal Docks to London?

The distance between Royal Docks and London is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Docks to London without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Docks to London without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Royal Docks to London?

The train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Docks to London bus from?

Royal Docks to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Warspite Road station.

Where do I catch the Royal Docks to London train from?

Royal Docks to London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.

Train or bus from Royal Docks to London?

The best way to get from Royal Docks to London is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £50 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Royal Docks to London bus arrive?

Royal Docks to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank station.

Where does the Royal Docks to London train arrive?

Royal Docks to London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Can I drive from Royal Docks to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Docks to London is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Royal Docks to London.

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Docks to London by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
23 min
£3–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warspite Road to Waterloo Bridge / South Bankbus N1
31 min
£1–50
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
58 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Docks to Londontaxi 8.5 mi
25 min
£65–80
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Royal Docks to Londoncar 8.5 mi
25 min
£3

Royal Docks to London by train

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Royal Docks, England and London, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Warspite Road to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank hourly. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 31 min.

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