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Outbound fromLondon Waterloo East to Greenwich by train
It takes an average of 48m to travel from London Waterloo East to Greenwich by train, over a distance of around 4 miles (7 km). There are normally 162 trains per day travelling from London Waterloo East to Greenwich and tickets for this journey start from £4.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:53 | |
| Departure station | London Waterloo East | |
| Arrival station | Greenwich | |
| Journey time | From 11m | |
| Distance | 4 miles (7 km) | |
| Frequency | 162 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £4.50 | |
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Taking the train from London Waterloo East to Greenwich in 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Waterloo East to Greenwich? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 48 minutes to travel the 4 miles (7 km) from London Waterloo East to Greenwich by train, although you can get there in as little as 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 162 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Southeastern or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from London Waterloo East to Greenwich in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £4.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Greenwich by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Waterloo East to Greenwich is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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