There are 5 ways to get from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Barking Riverside PierRb1 / ...
24 minDrive 7 mi
cheapest- Drive from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead7 mi
15 min£2–3Train
- Take the train from Custom House to Abbey WoodElizabeth
47 min£7–8Line 472 bus
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road472
54 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead7 mi
15 min£35–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £35 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Greenwich Station station and arriving at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from North Greenwich Pier and arriving at Barking Riverside Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Custom House and arriving at Abbey Wood. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between The O2 Arena and Thamesmead is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.
The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead without a car is to ferry which takes 24 min and costs .
The ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Barking Riverside Pier takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
The O2 Arena to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from North Greenwich Station.
The O2 Arena to Thamesmead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
What companies run services between The O2 Arena, England and Thamesmead, England?
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Barking Riverside Pier every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Custom House to Abbey Wood every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 10 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 North Greenwich Pier to Barking Riverside Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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 best way to get from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead is to train which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus, which costs £3 and takes 54 min.
The O2 Arena to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
The O2 Arena to Thamesmead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Yes, the driving distance between The O2 Arena to Thamesmead is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from The O2 Arena to Thamesmead.
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