Greenwich is primarily served by Southeastern and Thameslink train services, which run frequently from London Bridge and London Cannon Street. Key stations in the area include Greenwich, Maze Hill, and Westcombe Park. Additionally, the DLR (Cutty Sark) and Jubilee line (North Greenwich) provide direct transport options.
Southeastern and Thameslink trains run every 10 minutes from London Bridge to Greenwich, Charlton and Woolwich stations and stations in between. The Southeastern network also runs through Blackheath and Eltham.
The line that serves Greenwich – the London and Greenwich Railway as it was known when it was built in 1836 – was the first steam railway in London and the first to be built specifically for passengers.
Visiting Greenwich, CT Metro-North Commuter Rail Train Station (Service to Grand Central, NYC)
How do I get to Greenwich by underground?
Greenwich Tube services
North Greenwich station is right next to The O2 and the IFS Cloud Cable Car. So, whether you're after live music, shopping, dining or stunning views, the Jubilee line to North Greenwich Underground station provides quick Tube services from central London.
The line stretches more than 100km across London from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central tunnels across to Woolwich and Abbey Wood in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
The meridian line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the world, Longitude Zero (0° 0' 0"). Every place on the Earth is measured in terms of its angle east or west from this line. Since 1884, the Prime Meridian has served as the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
North Greenwich station is the closest station to the O2. It is on the Jubilee Line in zones 2 and 3. A trip from central stations will take in excess of 20 minutes.
Greenwich meridian, an imaginary line, last established in 1851, that was used to indicate 0° longitude. It passes through Greenwich, a borough of London, and terminates at the North and South poles. Because it indicated 0° longitude, it was also known as the prime meridian.
The best way to get from Greenwich to London without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £4. How long does it take to get from Greenwich to London? The subway from North Greenwich station to Westminster station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Metro-North: Greenwich has four stations on the 73-mile Metro-North Railroad line running between New York's Grand Central Terminal and New Haven, CT and is also less than five miles from the Stamford Metro-North station.
If you're looking at trains to the O2 Arena, the most convenient station is North Greenwich Tube Station. It only takes two minutes to walk from the station to the arena, so you'll have a quick and pleasant journey come rain or shine.
Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich is a light metro station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in Greenwich, south-east London, so named for its proximity to the Cutty Sark in the Maritime Greenwich district.
The Tube, aka London Underground runs fast and frequently from across London to North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line. It takes about 20 minutes from Bond Street, for example, and you'll emerge right next to The O2 arena and the IFS Cloud Cable Car on Greenwich Peninsula.
The zone operates across all London boroughs and the City of London. The M25 is not in the zone. Even if you make a short trip inside the zone using a vehicle that doesn't meet the ULEZ emissions standards, you need to pay the £12.50 daily charge.
The Greenwich meridian is a prime meridian, a geographical reference line that passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London, England. From 1884 to 1974, the Greenwich meridian was the international standard prime meridian, used worldwide for timekeeping and navigation.
Greenwich is famous for its rich maritime history, its role as the home of the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) at the Royal Observatory, and its stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum, and the clipper Cutty Sark. It's also known for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and landmarks like Greenwich Park and the O2 Arena, blending royal history with modern entertainment.
Yes, London residents aged 60+ generally get free travel on the Elizabeth line (and other TfL services like buses, Tube, DLR) via the 60+ London Oyster photocard, valid from age 60, or the Older Person's Freedom Pass, valid from State Pension age (currently 66). Both offer free travel, though Freedom Pass has weekday morning restrictions (4:30-9am) and the 60+ Oyster card costs £10 to apply, with an annual renewal fee, providing similar benefits on TfL services within London.
The Elizabeth line has 41 stations running east-west across London, from Heathrow Airport & Reading in the west to Shenfield & Abbey Wood in the east, featuring key central stops like Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, and Canary Wharf, with all stations offering step-free access, though some western services may skip intermediate stops like Hanwell or Southall.
