There are 7 ways to get from Putney to Woolwich by subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train via London Paddington
best- Take the subway from East Putney station to Paddington stationsubway District
- Take the train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyardtrain Elizabeth
54 min£6–11Drive 13.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Putney to Woolwichcar 13.9 mi
38 min£4–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb6
1h 54mLine 37 bus, line 177 bus
- Take the bus from Putney Station to Peckham Bus Stationbus 37
- Take the bus from Peckham Post Office to Frances Streetbus 177
2h£5–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Putney to Woolwichtaxi 13.9 mi
38 min£55–75Subway, train
- Take the subway from East Putney station to Cannon Street stationsubway District
- Take the train from London Cannon Street to Woolwich Arsenaltrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 2m£6–11Train, line 53 bus
- Take the train from Putney to London Waterlootrain Woking - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Artillery Place / Frances Streetbus 53 / ...
2h 10m£13–26
Putney to Woolwich by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Putney to Woolwich is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Putney to Woolwich is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs £55 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Putney station to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Putney Station and arriving at Frances Street via Peckham Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Putney station to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from East Putney station and arriving at Woolwich Dockyard via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Putney and Woolwich is 18 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.
The best way to get from Putney to Woolwich without a car is to subway and train via London Paddington which takes 54 min and costs £6 - £12.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Putney to Woolwich, including transfers.
Putney to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Putney Station.
Putney to Woolwich train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from East Putney station.
What companies run services between Putney, England and Woolwich, England?
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Putney Station to Frances Street via Peckham Bus Station and Peckham Post Office in around 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from East Putney station to Paddington station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from East Putney station to Cannon Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyard
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £4–6
- Peak
- £5–8
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Cannon Street to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £4–7
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Putney to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10–14
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £16–23
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Putney Station to Peckham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from Peckham Post Office to Frances Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lower Marsh to Artillery Place / Frances Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £55–75
Putney Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 5257
- Website
- putneycabsairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Putney to Woolwich bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Peckham Bus Station.
Putney to Woolwich train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Putney to Woolwich is 14 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Putney to Woolwich.
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