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

From Canary Wharf to Charing Cross by Tube and train

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in Charing Cross, take the ELIZABETH train from Canary Wharf station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £3.50.

30min£3.50
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Canary Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canary Wharf
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Reading
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Charing Cross
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canary Wharf to Charing Cross by DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in Charing Cross, 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 34 min. The ride fare is £3.50.

34min£3.50
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Charing Cross
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Poplar
    ID 9400ZZDLPOP4
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Charing Cross
    Walk to
    Charing Cross
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross

The distance between Canary Wharf, Charing Cross and Charing Cross, Charing Cross is approximately 9.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charing Cross – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Upper North Street (F).

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Upper North Street (F)
  • Poplar Recreation Grd / Poplar Stn (D)
  • Poplar Recreation Ground (E)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar
  • Canary Wharf
  • West India Quay

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross, Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Bedford Street (J).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Leicester Square
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Bedford Street (J)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier

From Canary Wharf to Charing Cross by DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in Charing Cross, 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 34 min. The ride fare is £3.50.

34min£3.50
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Charing Cross
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Poplar
    ID 9400ZZDLPOP4
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tower Hill
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Charing Cross
    Walk to
    Charing Cross
    190 m • 3 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 30 minutes, using Train line ELIZABETH, Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using DLR line DLR, Tube line DISTRICT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf in London and Charing Cross in Charing Cross by train and Tube is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Canary Wharf station near Canary Wharf in London.

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

    Get off the train at the Reading station, which is closest to Charing Cross in Charing Cross.

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

    The first train from Canary Wharf in London to Charing Cross in Charing Cross is Elizabeth. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 00:09.

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

    The first River Bus from Canary Wharf in London to Charing Cross in Charing Cross is Barking Riverside Pier - Battersea Power Station Pier. It leaves the Canary Wharf Pier station at 06:18.

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

    The first bus from Canary Wharf in London to Charing Cross in Charing Cross is Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross Station - Blackwall. It leaves the Poplar Recreation Ground (E) stop at 08:08.

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

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf in London to Charing Cross in Charing Cross is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Poplar station at 00:08.

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

    The ride from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross costs £3.50.