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Compare ferry, bus, and train for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA):
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) costing on average $10 (€9).
Other travel options to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (30m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€9) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) by ferry, bus, or train
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Why should you book London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are ferry, bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including ferry, bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)
Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 9:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) 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 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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