What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar is to bus which costs £1 - £29 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Poplar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterloo Station and Poplar?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Canary Wharf Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Poplar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterloo station station and arriving at Canary Wharf station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Poplar?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Poplar is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Poplar without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar?

The subway from Waterloo station to Canary Wharf station takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Poplar bus from?

Waterloo Station to Poplar bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Poplar train from?

Waterloo Station to Poplar train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Poplar bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Poplar bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Poplar train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Poplar train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canary Wharf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Poplar?

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Where can I stay near Poplar?

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Waterloo Station to Poplar - 5 ways to travel via subway, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Poplar by subway, 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canary Wharf stationsubway Jubilee
10 min
£5–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLRbus 15 / ...
1h
£1–29
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
42 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Poplartaxi 5.3 mi
16 min
£25–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to Poplarwalk 4.8 mi
1h 33m

Waterloo Station to Poplar by subway

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Poplar, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Waterloo station to Canary Wharf station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £5–17 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Canary Wharf Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 32 min.

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