There are 5 ways to get from Woolwich to Hackney by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
30 min£3–8Train, bus
- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
- Take the bus from Cavell Street to Hackney Bathsbus 106
37 min£6–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Hackneytaxi 8.6 mi
19 min£110–140Drive 8.6 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Hackneycar 8.6 mi
19 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus Sl2
1h 36m£3–6
Woolwich to Hackney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Hackney is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Hackney is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £110 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Hackney. However, there are services departing from North Woolwich Free Ferry and arriving at Hackney Baths via Walthamstow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolwich station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and arriving at Homerton via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Hackney is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £3 - £8.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Woolwich to Hackney, including transfers.
Woolwich to Hackney bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from North Woolwich Free Ferry station.
Woolwich to Hackney train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Hackney is to train which takes 30 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Walthamstow Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Cavell Street to Hackney Baths
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Cavell Street to Hackney Baths
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Walthamstow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
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
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
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
Woolwich to Hackney bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Walthamstow Bus Station.
Woolwich to Hackney train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Hackney is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Woolwich to Hackney.
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