The average train between South Kensington Station and Poplar takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 18 times per hour from South Kensington Station to Poplar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between South Kensington Station and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Kensington Station is at 1:12 PM which arrives into Poplar at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

22 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Kensington Station to Poplar. However, there are services departing from South Kensington Station station and arriving at Poplar station via Westminster station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
South Kensington Station to Poplar train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from South Kensington station.
South Kensington Station to Poplar train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canary Wharf station.
The distance between South Kensington Station and Poplar is 11.1 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a subway from South Kensington station to Canary Wharf station via Westminster station in around 20 min.