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Private Ultrasound Scans near Woolwich & Thamesmead
From Woolwich Arsenal the clinic is about 13 miles away, usually around 35 minutes by car through Plumstead and Welling to the A2. Thameslink trains run direct from Woolwich Arsenal and Abbey Wood to Greenhithe for Bluewater, and the 96 bus goes all the way from Woolwich. Free parking, seven-day opening and booking without a GP referral make it a practical option for Plumstead, Abbey Wood and Thamesmead.
Families in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood can book pregnancy scans, from early pregnancy to 4D, seven days a week; Thameslink trains from Abbey Wood stop at Greenhithe.
- From £89
- 13 miles · about 35 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
Private Ultrasound Scans
Private Ultrasound Scans for Woolwich & Thamesmead patients
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- Ultrasound Pelvis Male (Prostate and Bladder)from £140
- Ultrasound KUB (Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder)from £140
- Thyroid Ultrasound Scanfrom £190
- Ultrasound Shoulderfrom £190
- Ultrasound Soft Tissue (Lumps and Bumps)from £140
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Getting here
From Woolwich & Thamesmead to MyScanHub
By car
About 13 miles, usually around 35 minutes: Plumstead Common, Wickham Lane (A209) and Welling High Street to the A2, then east to the B255 into Bluewater.
Free parking is available across Bluewater Shopping Centre. We are located in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — park there for the shortest walk to the clinic.
By train or bus
Thameslink trains from Woolwich Arsenal and Abbey Wood run direct to Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes from Woolwich Arsenal, and the Elizabeth line connects at Abbey Wood. TfL bus 96 runs from Woolwich via Plumstead, Welling and Bexleyheath to Bluewater.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
Your appointment
What to expect at your ultrasound scan
- 1Some scans need a full bladder or a few hours without food; the scan's own page and your confirmation email say which.
- 2Gel goes on the skin and a small handheld probe is moved over the area. There are no needles and no radiation.
- 3Most scans take 15–30 minutes, and you can drive and go back to work straight away.
- 4Your report follows within 72 hours (pregnancy scans are explained on the day). Male sonographers work at our clinic; a chaperone is available on request and will never be refused.
Questions
Private Ultrasound Scans: Woolwich & Thamesmead FAQs
- Is there a direct train from Woolwich or Abbey Wood?
- Yes. Thameslink trains towards Rainham call at Woolwich Arsenal and Abbey Wood and stop at Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes from Woolwich Arsenal and 20 from Abbey Wood. From Greenhithe station, Fastrack A or the X80 bus runs to Bluewater, or it is a short taxi ride.
- How far is the drive from Thamesmead?
- From Thamesmead town centre it is about 12 miles, usually around 30 minutes, mostly along the A2016 and the A206 beside the river, finishing on St Clements Way (B255) into Bluewater.
- Do I need a GP referral for a private ultrasound scan near Woolwich & Thamesmead?
- No. You can book directly online. Each scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or an HCPC-registered clinical specialist sonographer.
- When will I get my ultrasound report?
- Your written report is uploaded to your secure patient account within 72 hours. Pregnancy scans are explained during the appointment and the report follows after the scan.
- Do you offer pregnancy and baby scans?
- Yes: early pregnancy, gender and well-being, growth, presentation and 4D/5D scans. Private scans sit alongside your NHS antenatal care, not instead of it. Male sonographers work at our clinic; a chaperone is available on request and will never be refused.