There are 5 ways to get from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to North Greenwich PierRb1 / ...
26 minDrive 7.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena7.2 mi
15 min£2–3Train
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Custom HouseElizabeth
44 min£7–8Line 472 bus
- Take the bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to North Greenwich Station472
51 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena7.2 mi
15 min£35–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £35 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road and arriving at North Greenwich Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barking Riverside Pier and arriving at North Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Abbey Wood and arriving at Custom House. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Thamesmead and The O2 Arena is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena without a car is to ferry which takes 26 min and costs .
The ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to North Greenwich Pier takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Thamesmead to The O2 Arena bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
Thamesmead to The O2 Arena train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Abbey Wood station.
What companies run services between Thamesmead, England and The O2 Arena, England?
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to North Greenwich Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Abbey Wood to Custom House every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 7 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Abbey Wood to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Barking Riverside Pier to North Greenwich Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena is to train which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus, which costs £3 and takes 51 min.
Thamesmead to The O2 Arena bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at North Greenwich Station.
Thamesmead to The O2 Arena train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Custom House station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thamesmead to The O2 Arena is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Thamesmead to The O2 Arena.
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