There are 6 ways to get from Poplar to Tower Bridge by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot
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 Poplar to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
15 min£1–3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
17 minBus
- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR to St Katherine Dockbus N551
18 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Tower Bridgetaxi 2.9 mi
8 min£16–19Bus via Tower of London / Tower Hill Station
- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR to Tower of London / Tower Hill Stationbus 15 / ...
34 min£1–18Walk
- Take the foot from Poplar to Tower Bridgewalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Tower Bridge is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Tower Bridge is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £16 - £19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR and arriving at St Katherine Dock. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 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 Poplar and arriving at Tower Gateway Station DLR station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Poplar and Tower Bridge is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Tower Bridge without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £3.
The train from Poplar to Tower Gateway Station DLR takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Poplar to Tower Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR station.
Poplar to Tower Bridge train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar station.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Tower Bridge, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Poplar to Tower Gateway Station DLR every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min.
- 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
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR to St Katherine Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR to Tower of London / Tower Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR to Tower of London / Tower Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–18
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–18
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- 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
- £16–19
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
The best way to get from Poplar to Tower Bridge is to train which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 18 min.
Poplar to Tower Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at St Katherine Dock station.
Poplar to Tower Bridge train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Tower Gateway Station DLR.
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