Travel to Abbey Wood
Enter Upholland (UPL) as the departure and Abbey Wood (ABW) as the destination. Search the complete journey so the result can show the trains, changes and any transfer between London stations.
Compare both directions before booking
Travel from Abbey Wood to Upholland
For Abbey Wood to Upholland, start a separate search or add the return date. Compare the arrival time at Upholland, not just the train leaving Abbey Wood; a different connection or ticket restriction can change the best option.
Compare the whole dated itinerary, including changes, any walk, replacement transport and the last usable onward connection. This guide does not quote live fares or fixed journey times.
Starting at Upholland
- Station
- Upholland
- National Rail code
- UPL
- Location
- West Lancashire, Lancashire, North West
- Recorded entrance roads
- Pimbo Lane
- Step-free access category
- Category B3
Use the recorded entrances on Pimbo Lane to plan your approach to Upholland. Check the entrance and platform for the train you book; the closest entrance is not necessarily the step-free route.
If your booking offers collection at Upholland, the recorded machine location is Platform 2. Follow the retailer’s collection instructions and allow time before boarding.
The retained station record lists Upholland as unstaffed. Arrange any assistance and choose a usable ticket-delivery method before travelling; do not rely on a staffed ticket desk.
Step-free access has limitations at this station. Check the detailed platform-by-platform access notes before choosing a train, especially if a change of platform, a long route or a gradient would affect your journey.
Listed facilities include ticket machines, sheltered waiting. Check current availability before depending on a facility.
Arriving at Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood (ABW) is on Wilton Road, London SE2 9RH, in Travelcard Zone 4. Select Abbey Wood, not Filton Abbey Wood near Bristol. The station is served by the Elizabeth line, Southeastern and Thameslink; your itinerary determines which services you use.
Step-free routes are provided to all platforms. Check current lifts and any boarding assistance at Abbey Wood and at each interchange; platform access alone does not guarantee level boarding throughout the journey.
On arrival, use your prepaid rail ticket or complete the required pay-as-you-go touch-out with the same card or device used for that part of the journey. Follow the instructions for any separately paid onward travel.
Abbey Wood station access and facilities · Abbey Wood live Elizabeth line information.
Ticket choices and the complete journey price
Compare the final payable price for Upholland and Abbey Wood, with the same passengers, class and travel dates. Where offered, weigh a train-specific Advance fare against the flexibility of Off-Peak or Anytime tickets. Restrictions and availability depend on the actual ticket.
A split-ticket combination can cost less, but any saving must be checked after fees. Keep every ticket and follow each component’s restrictions. The train normally must call where you change from one ticket to the next, subject to the National Rail Conditions of Travel exceptions.
Read the split-ticket guide · Check the National Rail Conditions of Travel.
Check the London part of the ticket
A ticket to London Terminals does not automatically cover travel to Abbey Wood. Check the complete booked route and whether any Underground, Elizabeth line or DLR transfer is included or needs a separate fare. Follow the permitted route on a through ticket with an included cross-London transfer.
Abbey Wood accepts Oyster and contactless pay as you go, but their coverage does not extend to every station in this guide. Oyster is not accepted at Elizabeth line stations between Reading and Iver. Check both endpoints before choosing a payment method.
Railcard discounts are not currently available on contactless pay-as-you-go fares. Some eligible Railcards can be linked to Oyster; other discounts depend on the rail ticket. When combining PAYG and prepaid tickets, follow the required touch-in and touch-out instructions at the boundary.
Abbey Wood to Upholland: the reverse journey
For Abbey Wood to Upholland, use ABW in the departure field and Upholland (UPL) as the arrival. The outward ticket does not establish the return price, service or validity; compare a return with the available single-ticket combinations for your dates.
Plan your exit at Upholland around Pimbo Lane, then the onward trip to your actual destination. Check accessible exits independently of the entrance you used for the outward train.
Continuing your visit in Upholland
For onward travel from Upholland, compare the station location with your final address before booking. A similarly named or nearby station may be on a different line; check the complete rail journey and the final walk, bus or taxi connection.
Things to do after arriving in Abbey Wood
A local walk to Lesnes Abbey Woods
Lesnes Abbey Woods combines abbey ruins, parkland and woodland close to Abbey Wood. Its official directions give an approximate ten-minute walk from the station. The park and woodland open from dawn to dusk; check the access information for the entrance and facilities that suit your visit.
Plan a separate visit to Crossness
Abbey Wood is the nearest station identified by Crossness Pumping Station. Check the Trust’s event or tour availability and book admission separately. Its vintage shuttle from Abbey Wood runs on Steaming Days and most special events, not for every visit; use the travel instructions for the event you book.
London tours and attractions
Explore optional tours and activities across London. These experiences may be elsewhere in the city rather than at Abbey Wood. Check each meeting point, admission details and any onward travel before booking.
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Questions about these train tickets
How do I find train tickets from Upholland to Abbey Wood?
Enter Upholland (UPL) as the departure and Abbey Wood (ABW) as the destination. Add the date, passengers and any valid Railcard, then compare the full itinerary and final payable total.
Can I also book Abbey Wood to Upholland?
Yes: reverse the stations in the search or add your return date. Check the trains and restrictions for Abbey Wood to Upholland separately; the same outward fare or connection is not guaranteed.
Will I need to change during the journey between Upholland and Abbey Wood?
The dated journey results show whether the chosen option is direct, involves changes or uses replacement transport. Check each leg and any transfer rather than assuming a through ticket means a direct train.
Does Oyster or contactless cover every route to Abbey Wood?
No. Abbey Wood accepts both, but the full journey must be within the appropriate coverage. Check TfL fare information and compare it with any prepaid rail-ticket total. Railcard discounts are not currently applied to contactless pay-as-you-go fares.