There are 6 ways to get from Woolwich to Hackney by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR StationDlr
33 min£5–7Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel StationElizabeth
- Take the bus from Cavell Street to Jack Dunning Estate106
33 min£3–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Hackney8.6 mi
18 min£110–140Drive 8.6 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Hackney8.6 mi
18 min£3–4Train, line 425 bus
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR StationDlr
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estate425 / ...
1h 4m£5–6Line 473 bus, line 425 bus
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Stratford Bus Station473
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estate425 / ...
1h 17m£5–36
Woolwich to Hackney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Hackney is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Hackney is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £110 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Hackney. However, there are services departing from North Woolwich Free Ferry and arriving at Jack Dunning Estate via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolwich station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and arriving at Homerton via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Hackney is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Woolwich to Hackney, including transfers.
Woolwich to Hackney bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Woolwich Free Ferry station.
Woolwich to Hackney train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Hackney is to train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 473 bus and line 425 bus, which costs £4 - £40 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Jack Dunning Estate via Stratford Bus Station in around 1h 17m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Cavell Street to Jack Dunning Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–15
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–15
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Stratford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Cavell Street to Jack Dunning Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
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
Woolwich to Hackney bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Stratford Bus Station.
Woolwich to Hackney train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Hackney is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Woolwich to Hackney.
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