The journey from Greenwich to West Ham is in fare zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and Jubilee tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf
- From Greenwich take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Jubilee Line
- Leave the train at West Ham
Number of tube stops: 10 · Journey time: Approx 33 mins
Stations on the route: Greenwich ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Mudchute ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf (DLR) [change train] Canary Wharf (Underground) ➜ North Greenwich ➜ Canning Town ➜ West Ham
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and Jubilee
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include Greenwich to Plaistow and Greenwich to Bromley By Bow
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Greenwich tube station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West Ham station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Greenwich station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (10 stairs down +7 stairs down +14 stairs down)
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
West Ham station exit – There’s a lift between the District/H&C line platforms and the exit (or three flights of 14 stairs). There are two lifts between the Jubilee line platforms and the exit (or two escalators)
The journey from West Ham to Greenwich is in fare zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf
- From West Ham take the Jubilee Line
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Greenwich
Number of tube stops: 10 · Journey time: Approx 30 mins
Stations on the route: West Ham ➜ Canning Town ➜ North Greenwich ➜ Canary Wharf (Underground) [change train] Canary Wharf (DLR) ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Greenwich
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Jubilee and DLR
First and last train times on the Jubilee line
Tube times for the Jubilee line
Alternative routes include West Ham to Plaistow and West Ham to Bromley By Bow
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
West Ham underground station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Greenwich station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West Ham station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the District/H&C line platforms (or three flights of 14 stairs). There are two lifts between the entrance and the Jubilee line platforms (or two escalators)
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Greenwich station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (14 stairs up +7 stairs up +10 stairs up)
Tube fare between Greenwich and West Ham
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 2-3. The cheapest fare is £1.90 off-peak (£2.10 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 2-3 fare | £6.70 | £2.10 | £1.90 | £10 | £10 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| Zone 1-4 travelcard | £15.90 | n/a | £61.40 | £235.80 |
| Zone 1-6 travelcard | £22.60 | £15.90 | £78 | £299 |
| Zone 1-9 travelcard | £28.50 | £17 | £111.30 | £427.40 |
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Peak and off-peak journey times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.
Other ways to make this journey
Travel on foot – The stations are about 3½ miles apart. It would take you over 70 minutes to walk that distance
Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus fares · Senior bus fares · Child bus fares
Travel by taxi – A 3½ mile taxi journey between West Ham train station and Greenwich will take about about 15-28 mins and cost you around £18 to £31
Travel by car – Car parks near Greenwich station