What is the cheapest way to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town?

The cheapest way to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town is to bus which costs £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town?

The fastest way to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Greenwich Pier and Canning Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Island Gardens and arriving at Canning Town. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Greenwich Pier and Canning Town?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenwich Pier and arriving at North Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Greenwich Pier and Canning Town?

No, there is no direct train from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town. However, there are services departing from Cutty Sark and arriving at Custom House via Canary Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town?

The distance between Greenwich Pier and Canning Town is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town without a car?

The best way to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town?

The ferry from Greenwich Pier to North Greenwich Pier takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Greenwich Pier to Canning Town bus from?

Greenwich Pier to Canning Town bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Island Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Greenwich Pier to Canning Town train from?

Greenwich Pier to Canning Town train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Cutty Sark station.

Train or bus from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town?

The best way to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Greenwich Pier to Canning Town bus arrive?

Greenwich Pier to Canning Town bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Canning Town station.

Where does the Greenwich Pier to Canning Town train arrive?

Greenwich Pier to Canning Town train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canary Wharf DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Canning Town?

There are 21213+ hotels available in Canning Town.

Greenwich Pier to Canning Town - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Greenwich Pier to Canning Town by ferry, bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to North Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
11 min
Line 129 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark to West Silvertown DLR Stationbus 129
33 min
£1–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Island Gardens to Canning Townbus N550
21 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from Cutty Sark to Canary Wharf DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Custom Housetrain Elizabeth
24 min
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenwich Pier to Canning Towntaxi 4.2 mi
11 min
£25–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from Greenwich Pier to Canning Townwalk 3.6 mi
1h 9m

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Greenwich Pier, England and Canning Town, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Greenwich Pier to North Greenwich Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Island Gardens to Canning Town hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min.

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