What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets is to bus which costs £1 - £10 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets?

The fastest way to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 5 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherhithe and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Peter Hills School and arriving at Boss Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Rotherhithe and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canada Water and arriving at Shadwell. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets?

The distance between Rotherhithe and Tower Hamlets is 5149 feet.

How do I travel from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets?

The train from Canada Water to Shadwell takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets bus from?

Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Peter Hills School station.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets train from?

Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Canada Water station.

Train or bus from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets?

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets is to train which takes 5 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £10 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets bus arrive?

Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Boss Street station.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets train arrive?

Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Shadwell station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets?

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Where can I stay near Tower Hamlets?

There are 19782+ hotels available in Tower Hamlets.

Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canada Water to ShadwellWest Croydon - Dalston Junction / ...
5 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Peter Hills School to Boss StreetN381 / ...
16 min
£1–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets2.8 mi
9 min
£15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets2.5 mi
48 min
Train via Tower Gateway
1. Take the train from Canada Water to ShadwellNew Cross ELL - Dalston Junction / ...
2. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Tower GatewayDlr
10 min
£5–6

Rotherhithe to Tower Hamlets by train

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What companies run services between Rotherhithe, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?

London Overground operates a train from Canada Water to Shadwell every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Peter Hills School to Boss Street every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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