There are 5 ways to get from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
4 min£1–3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
11 minBus
- Take the bus from University of Cumbria in London to Henriques Streetbus 15 / ...
13 min£1–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamletstaxi 2.9 mi
8 min£30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamletswalk 2.4 mi
47 min
Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets is to bus which costs £1 - £10 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University of Cumbria in London and arriving at Henriques Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Canary Wharf Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Whitechapel Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Canary Wharf and Tower Hamlets is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £3.
The train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from University of Cumbria in London station.
Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
What companies run services between Canary Wharf, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 4 min. Dockland Light Railway (DLR) also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from University of Cumbria in London to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–10
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–10
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from University of Cumbria in London to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from University of Cumbria in London to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 8300 3001
- [email protected]
- Website
- centaurtravel.co.uk
Bus from University of Cumbria in London to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.centaurtravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £10 and takes 13 min.
Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Henriques Street station.
Canary Wharf to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
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