How to get from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf by DLR and bus?

From Covent Garden to Canary Wharf by DLR and bus

To get from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London, take the 26 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Bank Station / Cornhill (D) station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Bank station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min.

32min
Bus - 2626
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Hackney Wick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (D)
    ID D
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Bank
    90 yd • 2 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

From Covent Garden to Canary Wharf by Tube and bus

To get from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London, take the 139 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E) station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Canary Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

31min£4.55
Bus - 139139
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Canary Wharf
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
    ID E
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Canary Wharf
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canary Wharf
    Walk to
    Canary Wharf
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf
The distance between Covent Garden, London and Canary Wharf, London is approximately 4.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf by DLR and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Lancaster Place (T).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Lancaster Place (T)
  • Lancaster Place / Somerset House (B)
  • Embankment (40c)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

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

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, London and the nearest public transport station is Poplar Recreation Grd / Poplar Stn (D).

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)
  • Upper North Street (F)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar
  • West India Quay
Related Routes

From Covent Garden to Canary Wharf by Tube and bus

To get from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London, take the 139 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E) station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Canary Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

31min£4.55
Bus - 139139
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Canary Wharf
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
    ID E
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Canary Wharf
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canary Wharf
    Walk to
    Canary Wharf
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line DLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 139, Bus line JUBILEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and Canary Wharf in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London?

    The 26 bus line goes from Hackney Wick station near Covent Garden to Bank Station / Cornhill (D) station. From there you’ll have to take one DLR line till Bank Station / Cornhill (D) station near Canary Wharf in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London by bus and DLR?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden and Canary Wharf in London by bus and DLR is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Covent Garden to get to Canary Wharf in London?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Hackney Wick stop near Covent Garden in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Covent Garden and Canary Wharf in London?

    Get off the bus at the Bank Station / Cornhill (D) station, which is closest to Canary Wharf in London.

  • When is the first train from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London?

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

  • When is the first bus from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London?

    The first bus from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London is Gallions Reach, Shopping Park - Trafalgar Square. It leaves the Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) stop at 01:07.

  • When is the first River Bus from Covent Garden to Canary Wharf in London?

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

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