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 London, take the ELIZABETH train from Canary Wharf station to Whitechapel station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Whitechapel station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

28min£3.40
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Canary Wharf
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canary Wharf
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    13 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 London, take the DLR DLR from Canary Wharf station to Bank station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Monument station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

32min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Canary Wharf
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
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Monument
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    7 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 5.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 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 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 Canary Wharf Station (F).

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf Station (F)
  • West India Avenue (C)
  • West India Avenue, Canary Wharf

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Heron Quays
  • West India Quay
  • Poplar
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 (N).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier
Related Routes

From Canary Wharf to Charing Cross by DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London, take the DLR DLR from Canary Wharf station to Bank station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Monument station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

32min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Canary Wharf
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
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Monument
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    7 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 ELIZABETH, Bus line DISTRICT.

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

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus 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 28 min.

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

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Canary Wharf station near Canary Wharf in Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminal 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Heathrow Terminal 4 station near Charing Cross in London.

  • 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 Canary Wharf and Charing Cross in London by train and Tube is about 28 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 Canary Wharf.

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

    Get off the train at the Heathrow Terminal 4 station, which is closest to Charing Cross in London.

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

    The first River Bus from Canary Wharf in 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?

    The first train from Canary Wharf in Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is Elizabeth. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 01:09.

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

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf in Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 01:05.

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

    The last bus from Canary Wharf in Canary Wharf to Charing Cross in London is the Gravesend - Riverview Park - London line. It leaves the Canada Square South (J) stop at 08:18.

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

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

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