How to get from Canary Wharf to The Shard by DLR and bus?

From Canary Wharf to The Shard by DLR and bus

To get from Canary Wharf to The Shard in Borough, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Tower Gateway station. Next, take the 343 bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station (TE) station to London Bridge Station (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
DLR - DLR
Bus - 343343
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Poplar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Tower Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Tower Gateway
    ID 9400ZZDLTWG2
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station (TE)
    ID TE
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    New Cross Gate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    London Bridge Station (S)
    ID S
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canary Wharf to The Shard by DLR and train

To get from Canary Wharf to The Shard in Borough, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Greenwich station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Greenwich station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

37min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Poplar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Greenwich
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenwich
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station London Bridge
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canary Wharf to The Shard
The distance between Canary Wharf, Borough and The Shard, Borough is approximately 3.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canary Wharf to The Shard by DLR and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Borough – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, Borough and the nearest public transport station is West India Quay.

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar Recreation Grd / Poplar Stn (D)
  • Poplar Recreation Ground (E)
  • Canada Square North (H)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar
Public transport stations close to The Shard, Borough

The Shard is located at St. Thomas Street, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Abbots Lane (J).

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • Monument
  • Borough
  • London Bridge

Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • Abbots Lane (J)
  • London Bridge Station (D)
  • The Hop Exchange (E)

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge City Pier
  • Tower Pier
Related Routes

From Canary Wharf to The Shard by DLR and train

To get from Canary Wharf to The Shard in Borough, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Greenwich station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Greenwich station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

37min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Poplar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Greenwich
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenwich
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station London Bridge
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to The Shard?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line 343.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canary Wharf to The Shard?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct DLR between Canary Wharf and The Shard?

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which DLR line goes from Canary Wharf to The Shard?

    The DLR DLR line goes from Tower Gateway station near Canary Wharf in London to Tower Gateway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tower Gateway station near The Shard in Borough.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canary Wharf to The Shard by DLR and bus?

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf in London and The Shard in Borough by DLR and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the DLR near Canary Wharf to get to The Shard?

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

  • Where do I get off the DLR when travelling between Canary Wharf and The Shard?

    Get off the DLR at the Tower Gateway stop, which is closest to The Shard in Borough.

  • When is the first train from Canary Wharf to The Shard?

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

  • When is the first DLR from Canary Wharf to The Shard?

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf in London to The Shard in Borough is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Poplar station at 01:08.

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