There are 5 ways to get from Poplar to Tower Hamlets by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel StationElizabeth
4 min£1–8Ferry
- Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower PierRb6 / ...
11 minBus
- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Henriques Street15 / ...
17 min£1–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Tower Hamlets2.6 mi
7 min£14–18Walk
- Take the foot from Poplar to Tower Hamlets2.5 mi
48 min
Poplar to Tower Hamlets by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Tower Hamlets is to train which costs £1 - £8 and takes 4 min.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR station and arriving at Henriques Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
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.
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 Poplar and Tower Hamlets is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £8.
The train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Poplar to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR.
Poplar to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 4 min. Dockland Light Railway (DLR) also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–12
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–12
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 8300 3001
- info@centaurtravel.co.uk
- Website
- centaurtravel.co.uk
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Centaur Coaches
- Phone
- 01474 322002
- info@reliance-travel.co.uk
- Website
- redwing-coaches.co.uk
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Henriques Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Redwing Coaches
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Tower Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- £14–18
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 Hamlets is to train which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £12 and takes 17 min.
Poplar to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Henriques Street station.
Poplar to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.
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