Train times from Woolwich Arsenal to London
Woolwich Arsenal connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 21 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 21 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (London Bridge, St Pancras, Victoria)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Woolwich Arsenal to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 21 min | same as fastest | 24 min | 9.6/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 39 min | same as fastest | 39 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Victoria | 53 minchange at Blackheath | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Woolwich Arsenal to London Bridge
The fastest train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Bridge takes 21 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Woolwich Arsenal the 14th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 24 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 72 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 9.6 an hour.
Woolwich Arsenal to St Pancras
The fastest train from Woolwich Arsenal to London St Pancras takes 39 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Woolwich Arsenal the 47th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into St Pancras is also 39 minutes. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Woolwich Arsenal to Victoria
The fastest train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Victoria takes 53 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Woolwich Arsenal the 87th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Woolwich Arsenal to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Blackheath.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Woolwich Arsenal to London take?
The fastest train from Woolwich Arsenal reaches London Bridge in 21 minutes. Woolwich Arsenal connects to 3 London terminals: London Bridge, St Pancras, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Woolwich Arsenal?
London Bridge is the quickest at 21 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge, St Pancras.
Is Woolwich Arsenal a good commuter town for London?
At 21 minutes to London Bridge, Woolwich Arsenal is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Woolwich Arsenal to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Woolwich Arsenal?
The closest alternatives are Plumstead, Welling, Abbey Wood. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of London Bridge
Woolwich Arsenal is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Bridge, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Woolwich Arsenal, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 8 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 17 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 34 stations within 20 km that beat Woolwich Arsenal.