How to get from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury: take the ELIZABETH train from Canary Wharf station to Tottenham Court Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

26min£2.80
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
Leaves from Canary Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canary Wharf
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    High Holborn
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By DLR and bus

To get from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Bank station. Next, take the 8 bus from Bank Station / Cornhill (E) station to Drury Lane (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
DLR - DLR
Bus - 88
Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
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
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (E)
    ID E
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Lane (S)
    ID S
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    High Holborn
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre

The distance between Canary Wharf, Bloomsbury and Shaftesbury Theatre, Bloomsbury is approximately 5.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, Bloomsbury 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:

  • Canary Wharf (G)
  • Canary Wharf Station (F)
  • Canada Square North (H)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar
  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf

Public transport stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre, Bloomsbury

Shaftesbury Theatre is located at High Holborn, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is St Giles High Street (W).

Tube stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Covent Garden
  • Holborn

Train stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre:

  • St Giles High Street (W)
  • Drury Lane (S)
  • Museum Street (C)

Related Routes

By DLR and bus

To get from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Bank station. Next, take the 8 bus from Bank Station / Cornhill (E) station to Drury Lane (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
DLR - DLR
Bus - 88
Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
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
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (E)
    ID E
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Lane (S)
    ID S
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    High Holborn
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct train between Canary Wharf and Shaftesbury Theatre?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Canary Wharf in London to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury in 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Canary Wharf station near Canary Wharf in London to Paddington station near Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre by train?

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf in London and Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury by train is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Canary Wharf to get to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    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 Shaftesbury Theatre?

    Get off the train at the Shaftesbury Theatre station, which is closest to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first river bus from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The first river bus from Canary Wharf in London to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Canary Wharf Pier station at 09:33.

  • When is the first DLR from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf in London to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Poplar station at 07:59.

  • When is the first train from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The first train from Canary Wharf in London to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is Elizabeth. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 08:09.

  • When is the first bus from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The first bus from Canary Wharf in London to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is Trafalgar Square - Romford Market. It leaves the Poplar Recreation Ground (E) stop at 06:08.

  • How much is the train fare from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The ride from Canary Wharf to Shaftesbury Theatre costs £2.80.

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