Travel Guide to Statue of William IV

Getting There

• Car

  To reach the Statue of William IV by car, enter the postcode SE10 9NF into your GPS system. Depending on your starting location, you may take the A2 road, which leads directly towards Greenwich. Once you enter Greenwich, follow signs for the town center. You can park at the nearby Greenwich Town Centre parking, which may incur a fee (typically around £1.50 per hour). After parking, the statue is a short walk away, located in the Greenwich area, near the Old Royal Naval College. Follow the signs or use a map app to navigate the short distance.

• Public Transport - Train

  If you're using public transportation, the nearest railway station is Greenwich Station. You can take a Southeastern train from London Bridge, Charing Cross, or Cannon Street stations directly to Greenwich. Trains run frequently, and the journey takes about 10-20 minutes. Upon arrival at Greenwich Station, exit the station and head south towards the main road, Greenwich High Road. From there, you can either walk (approximately 15 minutes) or catch the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) towards Lewisham. Get off at Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station, which is a short walk from the statue.

• Public Transport - Bus

  You can also reach the Statue of William IV by bus. Take any bus that heads towards Greenwich, such as the 188 from Stratford, the 199 from North Greenwich, or the 53 from Westminster. All these buses stop near the town center. Once you get off at the Greenwich Town Centre stop, follow the signs to the Old Royal Naval College, where the statue is located. Bus fares in London typically cost around £1.65 for a single journey using an Oyster card or contactless payment.