There are 8 ways to get from Woolwich to Embankment Pier by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
24 min£5–9Bus via Kingsman Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsman Street to Waterloo Bridge / South BankN1
44 min£1–50Bus
- Take the bus from Erwood Road to Horse Guards ParadeN53
43 min£3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Embankment PierRb1 / ...
1h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Embankment Pier9.7 mi
25 min£40–55Drive 9.7 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Embankment Pier9.7 mi
25 min£3–4Train via Bank DLR Station
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
34 min£4–7Train #2
- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Charing CrossDartford - London Charing Cross / ...
39 min£6–7
Woolwich to Embankment Pier by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Embankment Pier is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Embankment Pier is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erwood Road and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart six times a week, and operate Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Embankment Pier is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Embankment Pier without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £10.
It takes approximately 24 min to get from Woolwich to Embankment Pier, including transfers.
Woolwich to Embankment Pier bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Erwood Road station.
Woolwich to Embankment Pier train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Embankment Pier, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Tottenham Court Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Erwood Road to Horse Guards Parade hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–7
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Erwood Road to Horse Guards Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Kingsman Street to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Embankment Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
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
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
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 Woolwich to Embankment Pier is to train which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 43 min.
Woolwich to Embankment Pier bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.
Woolwich to Embankment Pier train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Embankment Pier is 10 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Woolwich to Embankment Pier.
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