There are 5 ways to get from Woolwich to Islington by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
15 min£2–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gallions Reach Station to Bank Station / CornhillN551
46 min£1–55Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Blackfriars PierRb6 / ...
57 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Islington10 mi
27 min£40–55Drive 10 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Islington10 mi
27 min£3–4
Woolwich to Islington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Islington is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Islington is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gallions Reach Station station and arriving at Bank Station / Cornhill station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Blackfriars Pier. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Liverpool Street Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Islington is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Islington without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £8.
The train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street Station takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Woolwich to Islington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Gallions Reach Station.
Woolwich to Islington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Islington, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 15 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Gallions Reach Station to Bank Station / Cornhill every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 46 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Bus from Gallions Reach Station to Bank Station / Cornhill
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Gallions Reach Station to Bank Station / Cornhill
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Blackfriars Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Islington is to train which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £55 and takes 46 min.
Woolwich to Islington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bank Station / Cornhill.
Woolwich to Islington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Islington is 10 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Woolwich to Islington.
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