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How to get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube?

From Charing Cross to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube

To get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London, take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Monument station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Bank station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

31min£2.80
Tube - DISTRICT
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Embankment
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Monument
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Bank
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station Poplar
    Ride to DLR station
    Poplar
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube via CIRCLE and DLR

To get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Tower Hill station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Tower Gateway station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

30min£2.80
Tube - CIRCLE
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Embankment
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Beckton
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station Poplar
    Ride to DLR station
    Poplar
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf
The distance between Charing Cross, London and Canary Wharf, London is approximately 5.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Embankment.

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment (40b)
  • Embankment (40c)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier
Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf, London

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, London and the nearest public transport station is Canada Square South (J).

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canada Square South (J)
  • Poplar / All Saints Church (G)
  • Churchill Place

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube via CIRCLE and DLR

To get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Tower Hill station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Tower Gateway station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

30min£2.80
Tube - CIRCLE
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Embankment
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Beckton
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station Poplar
    Ride to DLR station
    Poplar
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line DLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line DLR.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Canary Wharf in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Barking station near Charing Cross to Monument station. From there you’ll have to take one DLR line till Monument station near Canary Wharf in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London by Tube and DLR?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross and Canary Wharf in London by Tube and DLR is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Canary Wharf in London?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Barking station near Charing Cross in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Canary Wharf in London?

    Get off the Tube at the Monument station, which is closest to Canary Wharf in London.

  • When is the first train from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London?

    The first train from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 06:50.

  • When is the last bus from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London?

    The last bus from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London is the Trafalgar Square - Blackwall line. It leaves the Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) stop at 08:05.

  • When is the first River Bus from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London?

    The first River Bus from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Embankment Pier station at 08:18.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf costs £2.80.

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