Abbey WoodWhitechapel
About 15 minutes on the Elizabeth line, direct - £2.40 off-peak (£3.20 peak) with contactless.
Journey time
about 15 min
Changes
Direct - no changes
Adult single
£2.40 off-peak (£3.20 peak)
Weekday frequency
every ~7 min
What it costs
£2.40 off-peak (£3.20 peak) for an adult single with contactless or Oyster. Peak fares apply when you touch in between 06:30 and 09:30 or between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday. Everything else is off-peak, including all day Saturday and Sunday and public holidays.
A paper single from a ticket machine costs £7.00 - pay as you go is cheaper.
Daily and weekly capping limits what you pay across all TfL services, so several journeys in a day often cost less than the singles added up.
The route
Direct trains call at 3 stations between Abbey Wood and Whitechapel:
- Woolwich ·
- Custom House ·
- Canary Wharf
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Departures from Abbey Wood
Direct trains to Whitechapel only. First 05:34, last 23:58 on weekdays.
Mon-Fri 05:34 – 23:58 · 168 trains
Saturday 05:34 – 23:58 · 161 trains
Sunday 06:58 – 22:28 · 267 trains
The two stations
Abbey Wood
- Zone
- 4
- Step-free
- Street to train
- Change for
- National Rail (Southeastern)
Whitechapel
- Zone
- 2
- Step-free
- Street to train
- Change for
- London Overground, District line, Hammersmith & City line
Common questions
How long does the Elizabeth line take from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel?
How much is the Elizabeth line from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel?
Do I need to change trains from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel?
What time are the first and last trains from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel?
Times from the national timetable data (2026-09-28); fares from the TfL single fare finder. Engineering work can change weekend times - check the live board on the day.