There are 5 ways to get from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel StationElizabeth
12 min£2–9Bus
- Take the bus from Custom House Station to Wellclose StreetN551
22 min£3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Tower PierRb6 / ...
44 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets7.6 mi
18 min£35–45Drive 7.6 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets7.6 mi
18 min£2–3
Woolwich to Tower Hamlets by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Custom House Station station and arriving at Wellclose Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Whitechapel Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Tower Hamlets is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £9.
The train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Woolwich to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Custom House Station.
Woolwich to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, 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. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Custom House Station to Wellclose Street hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 22 min.
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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
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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 Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Custom House Station to Wellclose Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Tower Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
The best way to get from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 22 min.
Woolwich to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Wellclose Street station.
Woolwich to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Tower Hamlets is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Woolwich to Tower Hamlets.
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