The cheapest and fastest trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) for Greenwich station (GNW) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW)
Trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 15:44. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 12m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 15:44 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Greenwich station (GNW) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Greenwich station (GNW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenwich station (GNW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Greenwich station (GNW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 06:40 - 21:10 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: dry cleaner
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via lifts from the DLR station. Stepped access to both platforms via booking hall and station overbridge. Step free access from Car Park to Platform 1 via side gate with call device.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis (Black cabs) are available from the taxi rank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
