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

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 NORTHERN Tube from Waterloo station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is £3.50. The DLR and Tube schedule from Canary Wharf may change. We recommend you check the updated DLR and Tube schedule to Charing Cross on the Moovit app.

27min£3.50
DLR - DLR
Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
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    10 min
  • 4
    Tube - WATERLOO & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    WATERLOO & CITY
    Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    3 min
  • 6
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 7
    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 8.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 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 Charing Cross – you will always have plenty of easy options.

DLR And Tube timetable from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross

To check the DLR and Tube timetable from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Canary Wharf) and destination (Charing Cross), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available DLR and Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each DLR and Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest DLR and Tube timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using DLR line DLR, Tube line WATERLOO & CITY, Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

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

    The DLR DLR line goes from Bank station near Canary Wharf in London to Waterloo station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till Waterloo station near Charing Cross.

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

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf and Charing Cross by DLR and Tube is about 27 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the DLR at the Waterloo 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 07:50.

  • 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 06:30.

  • 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 Oxford Circus - Romford Market. It leaves the Poplar Recreation Ground (E) stop at 05:15.

  • 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 06:45.

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

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

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