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How to get fromCharing Cross to East India Docksby subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Charing Cross to East India Docks by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Cannon Street stationsubway subway Circle / ...
    2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to East India DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    31 min
    £3–4

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Nutmeg Lanebus bus N15
    43 min
    £1–35

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to North Greenwich Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 12m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to East India Dockstaxi taxi 6.3 mi
    19 min
    £30–40

  5. Drive  6.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to East India Dockscar car 6.3 mi
    19 min
    £2–3

  6. Bus via Southampton Street / Covent Garden

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to East India Stationbus bus N550
    51 min
    £2

  7. Bus via Blackwall

    1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Blackwallbus bus 15
    1h 4m
    £1–35

Charing Cross to East India Docks by subway, train, and foot

Calendar815Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and East India Docks, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Nutmeg Lane hourly. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 33 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to North Greenwich Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 55 min.

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