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

By Tube

To get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London, take the NORTHERN Tube from Charing Cross station to Waterloo station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Canary Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

26min£2.80
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Canary Wharf
Leaves from Charing Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Kennington
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    2 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Canary Wharf
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canary Wharf
    Walk to
    Canary Wharf
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By DLR and bus

To get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London, take the 26 bus from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) 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 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
    ID F
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Hackney Wick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (D)
    ID D
    18 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
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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 5.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf by 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 Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • 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 Canada Square North (H).

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canada Square North (H)
  • Canary Wharf Station (F)
  • Poplar Recreation Ground (E)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar
  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf

By DLR and bus

To get from Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London, take the 26 bus from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) 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 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
DLR - DLR
Leaves from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
    ID F
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Hackney Wick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (D)
    ID D
    18 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line JUBILEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line DLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

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

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Kennington station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Waterloo station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Waterloo station near Canary Wharf in London.

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

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in Charing Cross and Canary Wharf in London by Tube is about 26 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Kennington station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross.

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

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

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

    The first train from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 08:49.

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

    The last bus from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London is the Canning Town - Trafalgar Square line. It leaves the Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) stop at 01:21.

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

    The first River Bus from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Canary Wharf in London is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Embankment Pier station at 11:48.

  • 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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