There are 5 ways to get from Bow to Woolwich by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from West Ham DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
22 min£4–7Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bow to Woolwich6.3 mi
14 min£2–3Line 108 bus, line 486 bus
- Take the bus from Rounton Road to North Greenwich Station108
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Repository Road / Artillery Place486
41 min£3–68Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bow to Woolwich6.3 mi
14 min£30–45Line 108 bus, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from Rounton Road to North Greenwich Station108
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road161
55 min£5–21
Bow to Woolwich by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bow to Woolwich is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Bow to Woolwich is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bow to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Rounton Road and arriving at Repository Road / Artillery Place via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
No, there is no direct train from Bow station to Woolwich station. However, there are services departing from Bromley-by-Bow station and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via West Ham DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Bow and Woolwich is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bow to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 22 min to get from Bow to Woolwich, including transfers.
Bow to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Rounton Road station.
Bow to Woolwich train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Ham DLR Station.
The best way to get from Bow to Woolwich is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 108 bus and line 486 bus, which costs £2 - £70 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Bow, Greater London, England and Woolwich, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from West Ham DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rounton Road to Repository Road / Artillery Place via North Greenwich Station in around 41 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Ham DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Rounton Road to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–18
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–18
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Repository Road / Artillery Place
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bow to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Greenwich Station.
Bow to Woolwich train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bow to Woolwich is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Bow to Woolwich.
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