How to get from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 by DLR, Tube and train?

From Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 by DLR, Tube and train

To get from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 in Canary Wharf, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one DLR line: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the DLR DLR from Canary Wharf station to South Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

34min£3.40
Walk to Tube station
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - ELIZABETH
DLR - DLR
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Farringdon
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canary Wharf
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Canary Wharf
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 9
    Ride to DLR station South Quay
    Ride to DLR station
    South Quay
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 by DLR and Tube

To get from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 in Canary Wharf, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one DLR line: take the VICTORIA Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Green Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the DLR DLR from Heron Quays station to South Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

43min£3.40
Walk to Tube station
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - JUBILEE
DLR - DLR
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Canary Wharf
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Heron Quays
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 8
    Ride to DLR station South Quay
    Ride to DLR station
    South Quay
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2

The distance between Kings Cross, Canary Wharf and South Quay Platform 2, Canary Wharf is approximately 5.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 by DLR, Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Canary Wharf – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kings Cross

Kings Cross is located at Pentonville Road, Canary Wharf and the nearest public transport station is Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville.

Bus stations close to Kings Cross:

  • Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pg), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pm), Pentonville

Public transport stations close to South Quay Platform 2, Canary Wharf

South Quay Platform 2 is located at Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf and the nearest public transport station is Canary Wharf Station Bank St (K).

Tube stations close to South Quay Platform 2:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to South Quay Platform 2:

  • Canary Wharf Station Bank St (K)
  • Mastmakers Road (V)
  • East Ferry Road (R)

DLR stations close to South Quay Platform 2:

  • Heron Quays
  • Canary Wharf
  • South Quay

Related Routes

From Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 by DLR and Tube

To get from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 in Canary Wharf, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one DLR line: take the VICTORIA Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Green Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the DLR DLR from Heron Quays station to South Quay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

43min£3.40
Walk to Tube station
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - JUBILEE
DLR - DLR
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Canary Wharf
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Heron Quays
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 8
    Ride to DLR station South Quay
    Ride to DLR station
    South Quay
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line DLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line DLR.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Kings Cross and South Quay Platform 2?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line, one train line and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2?

    The METROPOLITAN Tube line goes from King's Cross St. Pancras station near Kings Cross in Pentonville to Aldgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one DLR line till Aldgate station near South Quay Platform 2 in Canary Wharf.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 by Tube, train and DLR?

    The total travel time between Kings Cross in Pentonville and South Quay Platform 2 in Canary Wharf by Tube, train and DLR is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Kings Cross to get to South Quay Platform 2?

    Get on the METROPOLITAN Tube from the King's Cross St. Pancras station near Kings Cross in Pentonville.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Kings Cross and South Quay Platform 2?

    Get off the Tube at the Aldgate station, which is closest to South Quay Platform 2 in Canary Wharf.

  • How much is the total Tube, train and DLR fare from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2?

    The ride from Kings Cross to South Quay Platform 2 costs £3.40.

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