There are 6 ways to get from The O2 Arena to Shortlands by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canada Water to Peckham Ryetrain Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction / ...
- Take the train from Peckham Rye to Shortlandstrain London Victoria - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 3m£6–14Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from The O2 Arena to Shortlandscar 8.8 mi
19 min£3–4Line 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Molesworth Streetbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Farwig Lanebus 208
1h 6m£4–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from The O2 Arena to Shortlandstaxi 8.8 mi
19 min£45–55Line 129 bus, line 261 bus
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129 / ...
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hammelton Roadbus 261
1h 9m£5–30Line 188 bus, train
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 188
- Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlandstrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 48m£6–55
The O2 Arena to Shortlands by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Shortlands is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Shortlands is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £45 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from The O2 Arena station to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich Station and arriving at Farwig Lane via Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from The O2 Arena station to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich station and arriving at Shortlands via Canada Water and Peckham Rye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between The O2 Arena and Shortlands is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.
The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Shortlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £6 - £14.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from The O2 Arena to Shortlands, including transfers.
The O2 Arena to Shortlands bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Greenwich Station.
The O2 Arena to Shortlands train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Canada Water station.
The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Shortlands is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £3 - £35 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between The O2 Arena, England and Shortlands, England?
You can take a vehicle from The O2 Arena to Shortlands via North Greenwich station, Canada Water station, Canada Water, and Peckham Rye in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The O2 Arena to Farwig Lane via North Greenwich Station, Molesworth Street, and Lewisham Centre in around 1h 6m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canada Water to Peckham Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peckham Rye to Shortlands
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £5–8
Train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £4–7
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £8–11
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £5–8
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Molesworth Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–30
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–30
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Farwig Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Farwig Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lewisham Station to Hammelton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
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
The O2 Arena to Shortlands bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Molesworth Street station.
The O2 Arena to Shortlands train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Peckham Rye station.
Yes, the driving distance between The O2 Arena to Shortlands is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from The O2 Arena to Shortlands.
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