What is the cheapest way to get from West Ham to Wapping?

The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Wapping is to subway which costs £2 - £4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Ham to Wapping?

The fastest way to get from West Ham to Wapping is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between West Ham and Wapping?

No, there is no direct bus from West Ham to Wapping. However, there are services departing from Plaistow and arriving at Tobacco Dock via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between West Ham and Wapping?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plaistow station station and arriving at Tower Hill station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from West Ham to Wapping?

The distance between West Ham and Wapping is 4 miles.

How do I travel from West Ham to Wapping without a car?

The best way to get from West Ham to Wapping without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from West Ham to Wapping?

The subway from Plaistow station to Tower Hill station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Wapping bus from?

West Ham to Wapping bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plaistow station.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Wapping train from?

West Ham to Wapping train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Plaistow station.

Where does the West Ham to Wapping bus arrive?

West Ham to Wapping bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Canning Town station.

Where does the West Ham to Wapping train arrive?

West Ham to Wapping train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tower Hill station.

Where can I stay near Wapping?

There are 20164+ hotels available in Wapping.

West Ham to Wapping - 6 ways to travel via subway, line 69 bus, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from West Ham to Wapping by subway, 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 Plaistow station to Tower Hill stationCircle / ...
17 min
£2–4
Line 69 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Plaistow to Canning Town69
2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Tobacco DockN551
54 min
£5–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Ham to Wapping5.3 mi
14 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from West Ham to Wapping4.8 mi
1h 32m
Subway via Whitechapel
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Whitechapel stationHammersmith & City / ...
22 min
£9–11
Subway, line 100 bus
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Aldgate East stationHammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the bus from St Botolph Street to Wapping Health Centre100
35 min
£3–13

West Ham to Wapping by subway

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between West Ham, England and Wapping, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Plaistow station to Tower Hill station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plaistow to Tobacco Dock via Canning Town in around 54 min.

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