There are 6 ways to get from Woolwich to Wapping by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLRtrain Dlr
25 min£2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Gallions Reach Station to Tobacco Dockbus N551
35 min£3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
44 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Wappingtaxi 7.3 mi
17 min£30–45Drive 7.3 mi
- Drive from Woolwich to Wappingcar 7.3 mi
17 min£2–3Train, bus
- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
- Take the bus from Canary Wharf station to Wapping Health Centrebus D3
36 min£4–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Wapping is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Wapping is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £30 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gallions Reach Station station and arriving at Tobacco Dock. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station station and arriving at Shadwell DLR. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Wapping is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Wapping without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £2 - £4.
The train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Woolwich to Wapping bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Gallions Reach Station.
Woolwich to Wapping train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Wapping, Greater London, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Gallions Reach Station to Tobacco Dock hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Shadwell DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Bus from Gallions Reach Station to Tobacco Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Canary Wharf station to Wapping Health Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–14
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–14
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Tower Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
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 Wapping is to train which takes 25 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 35 min.
Woolwich to Wapping bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Tobacco Dock station.
Woolwich to Wapping train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Wapping is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Woolwich to Wapping.
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