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

By DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Tower Hill station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

28min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by DLR and Tube via DLR and CIRCLE

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. Next, take the CIRCLE Tube from Tower Hill station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

31min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - CIRCLE
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross

The distance between Canary Wharf, London and Charing Cross, London is approximately 4.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross 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 Canary Wharf

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

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)
  • Canada Square North (H)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar
  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross, London

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Embankment (40c)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier

Related Routes

Alternative route by DLR and Tube via DLR and CIRCLE

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. Next, take the CIRCLE Tube from Tower Hill station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

31min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - CIRCLE
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line DISTRICT.

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

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line CIRCLE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf and Charing Cross in London by DLR and Tube is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the DLR DLR from the Tower Gateway station near Canary Wharf in London.

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

    Get off the DLR at the Tower Gateway station, which is closest to Charing Cross in London.

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

    The first bus from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is Gallions Reach, Shopping Park - Trafalgar Square. It leaves the Poplar Recreation Ground (E) stop at 05:17.

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

    The first River Bus from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Canary Wharf Pier station at 06:50.

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

    The first train from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is Elizabeth. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 06:45.

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

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Poplar station at 06:29.

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

    The ride from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross costs £3.40.

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