Greenwich Line
The Greenwich Line is the oldest passenger railway in London, opened in 1836 by the London & Greenwich Railway. It runs from Cannon Street and Charing Cross through Deptford and Greenwich (for the Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory and Maritime Museum) to Dartford via Woolwich.
About the Greenwich Line
Heavily used by tourists and commuters alike, it shares the North Kent Line east of Charlton and offers Elizabeth line interchange at Abbey Wood.
All stations are within Greater London zones; Greenwich is Zone 2/3 boundary and Woolwich Arsenal is the Crossrail interchange.
Key stations on the Greenwich Line
- DeptfordOldest suburban railway station in London (1836)
- GreenwichDLR interchange, Cutty Sark and Maritime Greenwich
- Maze HillClosest station to the Royal Observatory
- Woolwich ArsenalElizabeth line interchange, DLR
- Abbey WoodElizabeth line eastern terminus
FAQs about the Greenwich Line
What is the fastest train from London to Greenwich?
9 minutes from London Bridge on the Greenwich Line — faster than the DLR route from Bank (~22 min).
Is the Greenwich Line the oldest in London?
Yes — opened in 1836, making the London & Greenwich Railway the city's first steam-passenger line.
Does the Greenwich Line stop at Canary Wharf?
No — for Canary Wharf change at London Bridge for Jubilee line or at Woolwich Arsenal for Elizabeth line.