Royal Museums Greenwich

Travelling to Greenwich

Location

Situated in Zone 2 with direct access from Charing Cross, Cannon Street, London Bridge, Bank, Canary Wharf, Tower Hill and Embankment Pier; 22 minutes from Excel and London City Airport and a short hop from the O2.

Local travel map Local travel map 

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For the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House, go to the Romney Road Gate or the Anchor Gate on Park Row. For the Royal Observatory, go to the Blackheath Gate.

River

Greenwich Pier

Perhaps the most leisurely and spectacular way to travel to Greenwich is by river. We can help you organize a cruise from Westminster, Tower or Canary Wharf Pier, taking between 45 minutes and an hour and passing many attractions and sights of London.

The following cruise and boat hire companies are recommended for your private charter:

Rail

Directions from West End (Journey time 35 minutes): Jubilee Line, Change at Canary Wharf for Heron Quays DLR, DLR to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich.

Directions from the City (Journey time 20 minutes): DLR from Bank to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich

Road

Up to 90 spaces are available for guests in our secure on-site car park for evening events at the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House. For evening events at the Royal Observatory secure parking is available inside Greenwich Royal Park. For all transport requirements, from coaches to chauffeurs, we can recommend the following companies:

Further information

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