Travel Guides
To get to Greenwich by car, follow the A2 road if you are coming from the west of London. If you are coming from the east, take the A206 road. From Central London, take the A200 road. Parking can be limited in Greenwich, so it is best to use public transport if possible.
If you are taking the train, there are several options. From Central London, take the DLR to Cutty Sark station or Greenwich station. Alternatively, take a Southeastern train from London Bridge station to Greenwich station. There are also direct trains from other areas of southeast England.
If you are already in the area, you can take a bus to Greenwich. The 188 bus runs between North Greenwich and Russell Square, stopping at Greenwich town center along the way. The 129 bus runs between Greenwich and North Greenwich, passing through Eltham and Woolwich.
If you are visiting other nearby landmarks, it may be worth taking the Thames Clipper boat service from central London. You can catch the boat from several piers along the river, including London Bridge, Embankment, and Canary Wharf, and disembark at Greenwich Pier.
The closest airport to Greenwich is London City Airport. It is located approximately 6 miles away and can be reached by taking the A102 road or by using public transportation such as the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) or the Jubilee line. Another nearby airport is Heathrow Airport, which is approximately 24 miles away and can be reached by taking the M25 motorway or by using public transportation such as the Heathrow Express or the Piccadilly line.