What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town is to subway which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £21.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterloo East Station and Canning Town?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bankside Pier and arriving at North Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo East Station and Canning Town?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southwark station station and arriving at Canning Town station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town?

The distance between Waterloo East Station and Canning Town is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town?

The subway from Southwark station to Canning Town station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Waterloo East Station to Canning Town train from?

Waterloo East Station to Canning Town train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Southwark station.

Where does the Waterloo East Station to Canning Town train arrive?

Waterloo East Station to Canning Town train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canning Town station.

Can I drive from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo East Station to Canning Town is 7 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town.

Where can I stay near Canning Town?

There are 21215+ hotels available in Canning Town.

Waterloo East Station to Canning Town - 4 ways to travel via subway, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo East Station to Canning Town by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
14 min
£5–21
Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo East Station to Canning Towncar 6.8 mi
20 min
£2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bankside Pier to North Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
58 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo East Station to Canning Towntaxi 6.8 mi
20 min
£65–85

Waterloo East Station to Canning Town by subway

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Waterloo East Station, England and Canning Town, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Southwark station to Canning Town station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £5–21 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Bankside Pier to North Greenwich Pier every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 43 min.

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