What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £90 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Royal Albert Dock?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road station and arriving at Woolwich Ferry. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterloo Station and Royal Albert Dock?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Eye Waterloo Pier and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Royal Albert Dock?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Royal Albert Dock station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Beckton Park DLR Station via Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Royal Albert Dock is 9 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock without a car is to subway and train which takes 29 min and costs £8 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock train from?

Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Woolwich Ferry station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canning Town station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock.

Where can I stay near Royal Albert Dock?

There are 21396+ hotels available in Royal Albert Dock.

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton Park DLR Stationtrain Dlr
29 min
£9–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Woolwich Ferrybus N1
1h 24m
£1–50
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb6 / ...
2h 7m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Docktaxi 8.9 mi
24 min
£90–120
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dockcar 8.9 mi
24 min
£3–4

Waterloo Station to Royal Albert Dock by subway, train, and foot

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Royal Albert Dock, Greater London, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Woolwich Ferry hourly. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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