Skip the traffic jams and travel through the city from Greenwich to London Bridge in around 12 minutes on Thameslink services.
Along this route, you can enjoy glimpses of Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory, as well as views of the Thames River. As you approach London Bridge, the city's skyline, featuring both historic and modern architecture, becomes a prominent sight.
Thameslink operates mainline services across Greater London and between towns and cities, such as Cambridge and Brighton, St Albans and Rainham, and London and Sevenoaks.
Departing from Greenwich
Located around 400 metres from the centre of this south-east London district, Greenwich station provides the quickest rail route into central London. You can reach the station by bus, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) or via the Quietway 1 cycle route.
Train services from Greenwich station offer diverse travel options, linking to destinations such as Barnehurst and Rainham. Thameslink and Southeastern are the main operators, providing extensive regional coverage.
Main stops
Trains from Greenwich to London Bridge stop at Deptford, depending on the train operators, time, and routes.
Arriving at London Bridge
Located south-east of the bridge from which it takes its name, London Bridge station is the final stop on the Greenwich to London train. Other rail routes from the station serve Orpington, Croydon, Epsom, Gatwick Airport and other locations in southern England. Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern run the majority of services.
Onward travel within London includes frequent local bus routes, cabs from the taxi ranks outside and the Tube (Northern and Jubilee lines).
While you’re still in the area, why not visit some of London’s iconic landmarks? Walk along the Thames past the Golden Hinde and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre or take in stunning views from above at The Shard, Tower Bridge walkways or Sky Garden.
Thameslink train classes
- Standard Class: Travelling in Standard Class gets you a comfortable seat, dedicated luggage spaces, live on-screen train information, and free WiFi on some trains.
- First Class: Ensuring more comfortable and spacious seating, quieter carriages, power outlets, free WiFi on some trains, and an enhanced travel experience.
Thameslink train travel advice
- Luggage: Passengers can bring up to two larger items (no bigger than 90 x 70 x 30 centimetres) and a piece of hand luggage.
- Bicycles: You can bring a folding e-bike or a manual scooter, but an e-scooter, e-unicycle, e-skateboard, and hoverboard are not allowed.
- Children: Kids under 5 travel for free, and aged 5–15 get 50% off most tickets. Up to four children can enjoy £2 fares during off-peak times when travelling with an adult.
- Pets: Two pets maximum can travel when kept on a lead or in a carrier.
- Passenger Assist: Help with carrying luggage and accessing the platform, offer ramps and transportation, and give help and guidance on tickets.
Enjoy easy journeys from Greenwich to London Bridge with Southeastern. Located around 4 miles (about 6.5 km) apart, a trip by train takes no more than 10 minutes.
The train journey along this route offers views of the Thames River and glimpses of historic sites like the Cutty Sark. As you near London Bridge, the city skyline with its mix of modern and historic architecture comes into view.
Southeastern is a major train operator offering high-speed services to popular destinations like Hastings, Beckenham, and Rochester while serving key London stations such as Victoria, Waterloo East, and Charing Cross.
Southeastern train class
- Standard Class: Enjoy free WiFi, spacious luggage areas, and comfortable seating. Priority seats with extra legroom are near train doors and labelled. Newer trains have power outlets under each seat pair.
Southeastern train travel advice
- Luggage: You can store larger items of luggage in the racks or overhead storage areas.
- Bicycles: Non-folding bikes and e-bikes cannot be taken on board during busier hours. Tandems, e-scooters and e-skateboards are not permitted on any trains.
- Children: Children under 5 travel free with a ticketed adult, while each adult can bring up to four children aged 5-15 for £1 each.
- Pets: Up to two small animals can travel with you and they must always be on a lead or in a carrier.
- Passenger Assist: Help with travel planning, provide travel information, handle luggage, book seats, support boarding, and provide connection services.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.