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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks is to subway and train which takes 24 min and costs £8 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Royal Docks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road station and arriving at Yateley Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterloo Station and Royal Docks?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Eye Waterloo Pier and arriving at Royal Wharf Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Royal Docks?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo East and arriving at Woolwich Dockyard. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Royal Docks is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks without a car is to subway and train which takes 24 min and costs £8 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks, including transfers.

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

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

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

Waterloo Station to Royal Docks train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo East station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks is to bus which takes 38 min and costs £1 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Royal Docks bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Yateley Street station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Royal Docks train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Royal Docks train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Royal Docks is 8 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks?

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Waterloo Station to Royal Docks - 7 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Docks 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 London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
24 min
£8–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Yateley Streetbus N1
38 min
£1–50
Subway, line 474 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Constance Streetbus 474
35 min
£7–41
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Royal Wharf Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Royal Dockstaxi 8.4 mi
24 min
£85–110
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Dockscar 8.4 mi
24 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Woolwich Dockyardtrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 9m
£11–23

Waterloo Station to Royal Docks by subway and train

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Royal Docks, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Royal Wharf Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Yateley Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 38 min.

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