There are 4 ways to get from Woolwich to Spitalfields by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel StationElizabeth
12 min£2–5Line 178 bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road to Lewisham Station178
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Shoreditch High Street Station47
1h 45m£5–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Spitalfields7.9 mi
19 min£35–45Drive 7.9 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Spitalfields7.9 mi
19 min£2–3
Woolwich to Spitalfields by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Spitalfields is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Spitalfields is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £5.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Spitalfields station. However, there are services departing from Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road and arriving at Shoreditch High Street Station via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Whitechapel Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Spitalfields is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Spitalfields without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £5.
The train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Woolwich to Spitalfields bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road station.
Woolwich to Spitalfields train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Spitalfields is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 178 bus and line 47 bus, which costs £4 - £40 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Spitalfields, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road to Shoreditch High Street Station via Lewisham Station in around 1h 45m.
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- 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 Ha Ha Road / Grand Depot Road to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from Lewisham Station to Shoreditch High Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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 Spitalfields bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Woolwich to Spitalfields train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Spitalfields is 8 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Woolwich to Spitalfields.
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