Service disruption
Disruption between Abbey Wood and Whitechapel expected until 09:00
From 22 Oct 2026, 06:09 · End time not supplied
Source updated 22 Oct 2026, 07:27
Trains between Abbey Wood and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 4 / Maidenhead / Reading
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A broken down train at Custom House means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Abbey Wood and Whitechapel may be cancelled or revised. This is expected until 09:00. Customer advice: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following: Docklands Light Railway via any reasonable route London Buses between Paddington and Abbey Wood London Underground services via any reasonable route Southeastern services between London terminals and Abbey Wood Thameslink services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood Bus options - Central Section (Detailed) Abbey Wood Southeastern - direct services to London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross or London Bridge via the Bexleyheath / Dartford loop line Thameslink - some services also call at Abbey Wood, running through to London Bridge / central London. Onward bus (99, 244, 180, 291) toward Woolwich or North Greenwich to pick up alternate transport if rail is also affected Woolwich DLR — Woolwich Arsenal Docklands Light Railway station is a short distance from the Elizabeth line station, giving access to Canning Town, Canary Wharf, Bank / Tower Gateway Woolwich Ferry — free ferry across to North Woolwich, connecting to London City Airport DLR station Southeastern at Woolwich Dockyard / Woolwich Arsenal mainline for London Cannon Street / London Charing Cross Bus routes 96, 161, 244, 469 for local connections toward Greenwich / Plumstead Custom House DLR — Custom House for ExCeL DLR station is directly adjacent, same ticket hall area, running to Canning Town (for Jubilee line) and on to Bank / Stratford / Woolwich Arsenal. From Canning Town, the Jubilee line gives a fast alternative into central London (Canary Wharf, London Bridge, Waterloo, Westminster). Canary Wharf Jubilee line — Canary Wharf Underground station is a short distance from the Elizabeth line station, with frequent services to London Bridge, Waterloo, Westminster, Bond Street, Stratford. DLR — Canary Wharf DLR station also nearby, connecting to Bank, Tower Gateway, Stratford, Lewisham. Bus options - Central Section Alternative London Bus routes during disruption You should allow extra time to complete your journey as the bus journey will be slower than the train. You may need to change buses or travel via a major interchange. Check live information before you travel as routes, stops and road conditions and congestion can change at short notice. Central London stations (Paddington - Whitechapel inclusive) If you’re already in Central London, buses provide convenient alternatives. Key routes include: Paddington: 23 to Marble Arch and 205 to Liverpool Street 7 to Bond Street / Oxford Circus / Acton Bond Street 7 to Paddington 98 to Tottenham Court Road / Holborn and 8 to Liverpool Street 205 to Liverpool Street (short walk to Selfridges) Tottenham Court Road : 98 to Marble Arch / Bond Street and 7 to Paddington 8 to Liverpool Street Farringdon: 55 and 243 towards The City and 63 to Blackfriars / Kings Cross 55 to Tottenham Court Road / Oxford Circus and 7 to Paddington Liverpool Street: 8 to Tottenham Court Road or 153 to Farringdon 205 to Whitechapel and Marble Arch and 23 to Paddington 135 to Canary Wharf Whitechapel 205 to Liverpool Street D3 to Canary Wharf and 25 to Stratford and Ilford South East London (Canary Wharf to Abbey Wood) A key is to travel to Greenwich, Lewisham or Stratford for onwards connections to/from Central London. Key routes include: Canary Wharf 135 to Liverpool Street or D3 to Whitechapel D8 to Stratford or SL4 towards North Greenwich Custom House 241 / 473 towards Stratford 147 / 474 towards Canning Town and 115 towards the City Woolwich SL11 to North Greenwich 180 to Abbey Wood 380 to Lewisham Abbey Wood 180 to Woolwich SL3 towards Bexleyheath Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
From 22 Oct 2026, 06:09 · End time not supplied · Source changed 22 Oct 2026, 07:27
Operators: Elizabeth line
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