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 29 min. The ride fare is £3.50.

29min£3.50
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Canary Wharf

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  • 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 you’ll need to take one DLR line and 2 Tube lines: take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WATERLOO & CITY Tube and finally take the BAKERLOO Tube from Waterloo 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 DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
Tube - BAKERLOO
Leaves from Poplar

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    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Poplar
    ID 9400ZZDLPOP4
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Bank
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    WATERLOO & CITY
    Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    4 min
  • 7
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Queens Park
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Charing Cross
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    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 and Charing Cross is approximately 9.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 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.

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From Canary Wharf to Charing Cross by DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross you’ll need to take one DLR line and 2 Tube lines: take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WATERLOO & CITY Tube and finally take the BAKERLOO Tube from Waterloo 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 DLR station
DLR - DLR
Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
Tube - BAKERLOO
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
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Bank
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    WATERLOO & CITY
    Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    4 min
  • 7
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Queens Park
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Charing Cross
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    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 29 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 30 minutes, using DLR line DLR, Tube line WATERLOO & CITY, Tube line BAKERLOO.

  • 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 29 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.

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

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf and Charing Cross by train and Tube is about 29 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.

  • 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 08:33.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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