There are 5 ways to get from Poplar to Heathrow by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Elizabeth
47 min£16–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2h 16m£4–34Drive 22.3 mi
- Drive from Poplar to Heathrowcar 22.3 mi
48 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Heathrowtaxi 22.3 mi
48 min£55–70Subway
- Take the subway from Canary Wharf station to Green Park stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 4m£4–10
Poplar to Heathrow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Heathrow is to bus which costs £3 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Heathrow is to train which takes 47 min and costs £16 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Poplar station to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Poplar and Heathrow is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Heathrow without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £16 - £20.
The train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Poplar to Heathrow bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR.
Poplar to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
The best way to get from Poplar to Heathrow is to train which takes 47 min and costs £16 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Heathrow, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16–20 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Trafalgar Square in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Canary Wharf station to Green Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poplar to Heathrow bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
Poplar to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Heathrow is 22 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Poplar to Heathrow.
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