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How to get from British Museum to Canary Wharf by train?

From British Museum to Canary Wharf by train

Take one direct train from British Museum to Canary Wharf in London: take the ELIZABETH train from Tottenham Court Road station to Canary Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

28min£3.40
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Canary Wharf
Leaves from Tottenham Court Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canary Wharf
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Canary Wharf
    Walk to
    Canary Wharf
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From British Museum to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube

To get from British Museum to Canary Wharf in London, take the CENTRAL Tube from Holborn station to Bank station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Bank station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

32min£3.40
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CENTRAL
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Holborn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Holborn
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Bank
    20 m • 1 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
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Public transport directions from British Museum to Canary Wharf

The distance between British Museum, London and Canary Wharf, London is approximately 9.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from British Museum to Canary Wharf by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to British Museum

British Museum is located at Montague Street, London and the nearest public transport station is British Museum (W).

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Covent Garden
  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Holborn

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • British Museum (W)
  • British Museum (U)
  • Montague Street (L)

Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf, London

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, London and the nearest public transport station is Canary Wharf.

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR (B)
  • Poplar Recreation Ground (E)
  • Canary Wharf (G)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar
  • West India Quay

From British Museum to Canary Wharf by DLR and Tube

To get from British Museum to Canary Wharf in London, take the CENTRAL Tube from Holborn station to Bank station. Next, take the DLR DLR from Bank station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

32min£3.40
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CENTRAL
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Holborn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Holborn
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Bank
    20 m • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line DLR.

  • Is there a direct train between British Museum and Canary Wharf?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Canary Wharf in London in 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Tottenham Court Road station near British Museum in Bloomsbury to Abbey Wood station near Canary Wharf in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from British Museum to Canary Wharf by train?

    The total travel time between British Museum in Bloomsbury and Canary Wharf in London by train is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near British Museum to get to Canary Wharf?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Tottenham Court Road station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between British Museum and Canary Wharf?

    Get off the train at the Abbey Wood station, which is closest to Canary Wharf in London.

  • When is the first River Bus from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

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

  • When is the last train from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

    The last train from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Canary Wharf in London is the Elizabeth line. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 23:49.

  • When is the last Tube from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

    The last Tube from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Canary Wharf in London is the Jubilee line. It leaves the Bond Street station at 01:43.

  • How much is the train fare from British Museum to Canary Wharf?

    The ride from British Museum to Canary Wharf costs £3.40.