There are 6 ways to get from Woolwich to Southwark by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from North Greenwich station to Southwark stationsubway Jubilee
11 min£2–4Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cemetery Lane to London College of Commbus 53 / ...
43 min£1–45Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Bankside Pierferry Rb6 / ...
53 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Southwarktaxi 8.9 mi
23 min£40–50Drive 8.9 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Southwarkcar 8.9 mi
23 min£3–4Train
- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Bridgetrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
20 min£2–9
Woolwich to Southwark by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Southwark is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Southwark is to subway which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £4.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cemetery Lane and arriving at London College of Comm. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Bankside Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Greenwich station station and arriving at Southwark station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Southwark is 5 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Southwark without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £4.
The subway from North Greenwich station to Southwark station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Woolwich to Southwark bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Cemetery Lane station.
Woolwich to Southwark train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Southwark, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from North Greenwich station to Southwark station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Cemetery Lane to London College of Comm every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 43 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from North Greenwich station to Southwark station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
Bus from Cemetery Lane to London College of Comm
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Cemetery Lane to London College of Comm
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Bankside Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
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 Southwark is to bus which takes 43 min and costs £1 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £2 - £9 and takes 20 min.
Woolwich to Southwark bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at London College of Comm station.
Woolwich to Southwark train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Southwark is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Woolwich to Southwark.
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