Getting to Greenwich

The conference will be held in the Queen Anne Building, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London SE10 9LS.

About the Greenwich Campus

Getting to Greenwich Campus

University of Greenwich Map

Download a map of Greenwich Campus.

Travel from overseas / travelling by air

The University of Greenwich is well located for international airports. For information, visit the university website.

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.

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.

Driving to Greenwich

Road Directions

The address is St Annes Building, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London SE10 9LS. View on map

From M25 North

Exit at J27 for M11 towards London follow signs for A12 Blackwall Tunnel. After tunnel exit the A102 onto the A206 and follow sign-posts for Greenwich. Continue along this road for approximately one mile. Shortly after the BP garage turn right at the traffic lights into Park Row. There is a public car park immediately on the right. The campus is on the left but see the notes on car parking below.

From M25 South

Exit at J2 for A2 towards London. Head for Blackwall Tunnel onto A102. Exit A102 via slip road for A206 and follow directions provided above.

Parking

The car parks for the campus are in front of Queen Mary Court and Queen Anne Court accessed through the East Gate off Park Row. The space is shared with other site users, see car park layout. The university has an allocation of 110 bays. Due to this limitation parking is reserved for staff permit holders, disabled drivers, and visitors with pre-arranged parking.

Permit TypeFeeComments
Disabled£0With proof of Blue Badge. Valid until badge expiry at all our campuses.
Visitor£5
per day
Bookable by staff @ visitorparking.gre.ac.uk and recharged to host department.
Greenwich Motorbike£0For staff and students. Parking area is close to East Gate entrance.

There is a public car park just outside the campus in Park Row. Greenwich Council provides information about this car park and other council car parks in Greenwich.

Disabled parking

Blue Badge holders must apply online for a Disabled Persons Permit to park on-campus. Students or staff with disabilities not covered by a Blue Badge should contact the Student Wellbeing Service or Occupational Health respectively.

If you have a Disabled permit you may also park at the Dreadnought building in the bays reserved for disabled drivers. These are accessed through the gates off King William Walk (between the public bus stops). Inside the entrance you will need to call the Security telephone number on the sign to access and exit the parking area.

Visitor parking

If you are a guest of the university and require parking you will need to arrange this through your host. Staff visiting from other campuses must book visitor parking using the online booking system.

Motorbikes and Scooters

If you have a motorbike or scooter you can park this in the designated parking area near to the East Gate entrance. You will need to request a permit from our online permit system.

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