There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Woolwich by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich DockyardElizabeth
21 min£3–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Erwood RoadN53
39 min£1–50Ferry
- Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Woolwich Arsenal PierRb1 / ...
1h 2mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Woolwich9.7 mi
25 min£40–55Drive 9.7 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross to Woolwich9.7 mi
25 min£3–4
Charing Cross to Woolwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Woolwich is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Woolwich is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue and arriving at Erwood Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Rd and arriving at Woolwich Dockyard. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Charing Cross and Woolwich is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £8.
The train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Woolwich Dockyard takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Charing Cross to Woolwich bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue station.
Charing Cross to Woolwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Woolwich, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich Dockyard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Southeastern also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Erwood Road hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 39 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich Dockyard
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–7
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Woolwich Dockyard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £5–8
Bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Erwood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Erwood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Embankment Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Woolwich is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £50 and takes 39 min.
Charing Cross to Woolwich bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Erwood Road station.
Charing Cross to Woolwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Woolwich is 10 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Charing Cross to Woolwich.
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