What is the cheapest way to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier?

The cheapest way to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier is to line 135 bus which costs £2 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier?

The fastest way to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London Docklands and Tower Pier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station station and arriving at Tower of London / Tower Hill Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct ferry between London Docklands and Tower Pier?

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.

Is there a direct train between London Docklands and Tower Pier?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poplar and arriving at Tower Gateway Station DLR station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from London Docklands to Tower Pier?

The distance between London Docklands and Tower Pier is 3 miles.

How do I travel from London Docklands to Tower Pier without a car?

The best way to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier without a car is to ferry which takes 22 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier?

The ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London Docklands to Tower Pier bus from?

London Docklands to Tower Pier bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, depart from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station.

Where do I catch the London Docklands to Tower Pier train from?

London Docklands to Tower Pier train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar station.

Train or bus from London Docklands to Tower Pier?

The best way to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier is to line 786 bus which takes 24 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 36 min.

Where does the London Docklands to Tower Pier bus arrive?

London Docklands to Tower Pier bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, arrive at Tower of London / Tower Hill Station.

Where does the London Docklands to Tower Pier train arrive?

London Docklands to Tower Pier train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Tower Gateway Station DLR.

Where can I stay near Tower Pier?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Tower Pier.

London Docklands to Tower Pier - 7 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from London Docklands to Tower Pier by ferry, bus, taxi, train, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
22 min
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poplar to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
36 min
£2–3
Ferry via Westferry Circus / Canary Wharf Pier
1. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
23 min
Line 786 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Tower of London / Tower Hill Stationbus 789 / ...
24 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London Docklands to Tower Piertaxi 3.4 mi
10 min
£35–45
Line 135 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Duke's Placebus 135 / ...
39 min
£2
Walk
1. Take the foot from London Docklands to Tower Pierwalk 3.1 mi
59 min

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between London Docklands, England and Tower Pier, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Centaur Coaches operates a bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Tower of London / Tower Hill Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 18 min.

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