How to get from Folkestone to Canary Wharf by DLR, bus and train?

By DLR, bus and train

To get from Folkestone to Canary Wharf in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one DLR line: take the 73 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the DLR DLR from Stratford station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7373
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Hawkinge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Canary Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to DLR station Poplar
    Ride to DLR station
    Poplar
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by DLR, bus and train via 17, SOUTHEASTERN and DLR

To get from Folkestone to Canary Wharf in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one DLR line: take the 17 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the DLR DLR from Stratford station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID A2
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Canterbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Canary Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to DLR station Poplar
    Ride to DLR station
    Poplar
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Folkestone to Canary Wharf

The distance between Folkestone, London and Canary Wharf, London is approximately 68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Folkestone to Canary Wharf by DLR, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Folkestone

Folkestone is located at West Cliff Gardens, London and the nearest public transport station is Sandgate Road, Folkestone.

Bus stations close to Folkestone:

  • Sandgate Road, Folkestone
  • Guildhall Street, Folkestone
  • Bus Station, Folkestone

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 Station (F).

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf Station (F)
  • Canary Wharf (G)
  • Churchill Place

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar

Related Routes

Alternative route by DLR, bus and train via 17, SOUTHEASTERN and DLR

To get from Folkestone to Canary Wharf in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one DLR line: take the 17 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the DLR DLR from Stratford station to Poplar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID A2
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Canterbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Canary Wharf
  • 9
    Ride to DLR station Poplar
    Ride to DLR station
    Poplar
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 73, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line DLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line DLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Canary Wharf?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Folkestone to Canary Wharf?

    The 73 bus line goes from Bus Station, Folkestone station near Folkestone in Shepway to Hawkinge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one DLR line till Hawkinge station near Canary Wharf in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Folkestone to Canary Wharf by bus, train and DLR?

    The total travel time between Folkestone in Shepway and Canary Wharf in London by bus, train and DLR is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Folkestone to get to Canary Wharf?

    Get on the 73 bus from the Bus Station, Folkestone stop near Folkestone in Shepway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Folkestone and Canary Wharf?

    Get off the bus at the Hawkinge station, which is closest to Canary Wharf in London.

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