There are 6 ways to get from London Docklands to Tower Hamlets by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
7 min£1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Henriques Streetbus 135 / ...
19 min£1–14Ferry
- Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
22 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from London Docklands to Tower Hamletstaxi 2.8 mi
8 min£30–40Train via Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Take the train from Poplar to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
28 min£2–3Walk
- Take the foot from London Docklands to Tower Hamletswalk 2.6 mi
50 min
London Docklands to Tower Hamlets by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Docklands to Tower Hamlets is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from London Docklands to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station station and arriving at Henriques Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Canary Wharf Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 30 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 London Docklands and Tower Hamlets is 2 miles.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £3.
The train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
London Docklands to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station.
London Docklands to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
What companies run services between London Docklands, 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. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Henriques Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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 Poplar to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–14
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–14
- Phone
- +44 20 8300 3001
- [email protected]
- Website
- centaurtravel.co.uk
Bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 30 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 London Docklands to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £14 and takes 19 min.
London Docklands to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Henriques Street station.
London Docklands to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
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