How to get from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East by DLR and Tube?

By DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East in Whitechapel, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Tower Hill station to Aldgate East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

18min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Aldgate East
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By DLR

Take one direct DLR from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min.

20min
DLR - DLR
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    750 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East

The distance between Canary Wharf, Whitechapel and Aldgate East, Whitechapel is approximately 3.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East by DLR and Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whitechapel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, Whitechapel and the nearest public transport station is West India Quay.

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar Recreation Grd / Poplar Stn (D)
  • Poplar Recreation Ground (E)
  • Canada Square North (H)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar

Public transport stations close to Aldgate East, Whitechapel

Aldgate East is located at Aldgate East, Whitechapel and the nearest public transport station is Lolesworth Close (Z).

Tube stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate
  • Aldgate East

Train stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Fenchurch Street

Bus stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Lolesworth Close (Z)
  • Lolesworth Close (Y)
  • Aldgate East Station (C)

DLR stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Tower Gateway

Related Routes

By DLR

Take one direct DLR from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min.

20min
DLR - DLR
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    750 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Bus line DLR.

  • Is there a direct DLR between Canary Wharf and Aldgate East?

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 18 min.

  • Which DLR line goes from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The DLR DLR line goes from Tower Gateway station near Canary Wharf in London to Tower Gateway station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Tower Gateway station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East by DLR and Tube?

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf in London and Aldgate East in Whitechapel by DLR and Tube is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the DLR near Canary Wharf to get to Aldgate East?

    Get on the DLR DLR from the Tower Gateway station near Canary Wharf in London.

  • Where do I get off the DLR when travelling between Canary Wharf and Aldgate East?

    Get off the DLR at the Tower Gateway station, which is closest to Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

  • When is the first train from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The first train from Canary Wharf in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is Elizabeth. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 01:09.

  • When is the first DLR from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Poplar station at 01:04.

  • When is the last bus from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The last bus from Canary Wharf in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is the Trafalgar Square - Romford Market line. It leaves the Poplar Recreation Ground (E) stop at 04:46.

  • How much is the DLR fare from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East?

    The ride from Canary Wharf to Aldgate East costs £3.40.

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