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Getting to Greenwich Campus

Find the easiest ways to travel to Greenwich campus at the University of Greenwich. Discover the transport options available to you for your journey.

Greenwich Campus

The university's largest campus is centred on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century.

By tube DLR Cutty Sark (approx. 3 min walk)

By train Greenwich and Maze Hill (approx. 8 walk)

By river boat Greenwich Pier - Ferry service (3 min walk)

By bus TFL buses frequently run close by.

By car Public 'Pay and display' car parks nearby.

By campus bus Campus bus service between campuses.

More about the campus

Greenwich Campus

Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London SE10 9LS
10 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, London SE10 9BD
Cooper Powerhouse/Devonport House, King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9JH
Hamilton House, 15 Park Vista, Greenwich, London SE10 9LZ

  • Public transport to Greenwich

    Bus

    The following bus routes stop in Greenwich town centre just outside the campus:

    Bus No.RouteWeekday Frequency 
    (minutes)
    Bus Stops
    129Lewisham - North Greenwich6-10Greenwich Station - Greenwich High Rd - Cutty Sark / Nelson Rd - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill 
    177Thamesmead - Peckham9-11Greenwich Station - Greenwich High Rd - Cutty Sark / Nelson Rd - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill
    188North Greenwich - Central London6-10Macmillan Student Village - Creek Rd - Greenwich Church St / Cutty Sark - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill
    199Canada Water - Catford10-13Macmillan Student Village - Creek Rd - Greenwich Church St / Nelson Rd  - Greenwich High Rd - Greenwich Station
    286Sidcup - Greenwich8-11Cutty Sark - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill
    386Blackheath - Woolwich Arsenal15Greenwich Station - Greenwich High Rd - Cutty Sark / Nelson Rd - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill
    N1Central London - Thamesmead30Macmillan Student Village - Creek Rd - Greenwich Church St / Cutty Sark - National Maritime Museum - Maze Hill

    For more information visit TfL.

    Intercampus Buses

    For travel between our campuses refer to the University bus service.

    Trains

    Docklands Light Railway (DLR)

    The nearest station is Cutty Sark a two minute walk to the campus West Gate entrance. Direct services run from Bank, Canary Wharf, Lewisham and Stratford and easy connections are available from Tower Gateway, Beckton and London City Airport.

    National Rail

    Train services are provided by Southeastern, refer to National Rail Enquiries for timetables. There are two stations within easy walking distance of the campus both on the same line; Greenwich Station on Greenwich High Road (also a DLR station) and Maze Hill Station in Tom Smith Close. Details below:

    StationDirect train linksDistanceBus routes
    Greenwich 
    (Zone 2/3)
    London Cannon Street, London Bridge, Deptford, local stations from Dartford via Woolwich, and local stations from Rainham via Chatham and Gravesend.9 mins walk to West Gate entrance129, 177, 199, 386
    Maze Hill 
    (Zone 3)
    As above.8 mins walk to East Gate entrance129, 177, 188, 286, 386

    If travelling westbound for main campus it is quicker to alight at Maze Hill otherwise alight at Greenwich station. Please refer to the Google map for help with directions.

    London Underground (Tube)

    For connections from the Tube alight at Canary Wharf station on the Jubilee Line and get a DLR Lewisham bound train to Cutty Sark station. More info from TfL.

    River services

    Thames Clippers operates a regular boat service from Westminster to Greenwich Pier (adjacent to the Old Royal Naval College) stopping at various locations on route. The journey takes 35 minutes in total and is possibly the fastest way to travel from Central London.

    Further information

    For help with understanding fares and tickets read our Public Transport page.

    Traveline provides help with journey planning.