There are 7 ways to get from Woolwich to Putney by train, subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
- Take the subway from Paddington station to East Putney stationsubway District
51 min£6–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Artillery Place / Frances Street to Horse Guards Paradebus N53
- Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Mapleton Roadbus N44
1h 41m£4–38Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Putney Pierferry Rb6
1h 39mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Putneytaxi 13.4 mi
40 min£55–70Drive 13.4 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Putneycar 13.4 mi
40 min£4–5Train, subway via Bank DLR Station
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the subway from Cannon Street station to East Putney stationsubway District
59 min£4–8Train, subway #2
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Cannon Streettrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
- Take the subway from Cannon Street station to East Putney stationsubway District
59 min£9–11
Woolwich to Putney by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Putney is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Putney is to taxi which takes 40 min and costs £55 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Putney. However, there are services departing from Artillery Place / Frances Street and arriving at Mapleton Road via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Putney Pier. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Putney station. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at East Putney station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Putney is 18 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Putney without a car is to train and subway which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £12.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Woolwich to Putney, including transfers.
Woolwich to Putney bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Artillery Place / Frances Street station.
Woolwich to Putney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Putney, England?
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Putney Pier 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Artillery Place / Frances Street to Mapleton Road via Horse Guards Parade and Whitehall / Trafalgar Square in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £4–6
- Peak
- £5–8
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Paddington station to East Putney station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Cannon Street station to East Putney station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- 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 Arsenal to London Cannon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Artillery Place / Frances Street to Horse Guards Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Mapleton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Putney Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Putney bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.
Woolwich to Putney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Putney is 14 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Woolwich to Putney.
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