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Canary Wharf ⇄ New Cross Station | Tube Journey, Train Times & Fares

The journey from Canary Wharf to New Cross is in fare zone 2 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and London Overground tube lines, changing trains at Canada Water

  1. From Canary Wharf take the Jubilee Line
  2. Change at Canada Water to the London Overground
  3. Leave the train at New Cross

Number of tube stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 20 mins

Stations on the route: Canary Wharf ➜ Canada Water [change train] Canada Water ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ New Cross

London Underground tube delays

Strikes and closures on the Jubilee and London Overground

First and last train times on the Jubilee line

Tube times for the Jubilee line

Alternative routes include Canary Wharf to New Cross Gate and Canary Wharf to Deptford Bridge

Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms

Canary Wharf station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

New Cross station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)

Canary Wharf station entrance – There are two lifts (or two escalators) from the Heron Quays Road entrance to the Jubilee line platforms. There’s a lift (or an escalator, or two flights of 16 stairs) from the North Colonnade entrance to the DLR platforms, or two flights of 6 stairs plus a lift (or an escalator, or two flights of 16 stairs) from the South Colonnade entrance to the DLR platforms. Note: The Jubilee line station and DLR station are two seperate stations

New Cross station exit – There’s a level access ramp between the platforms and the exit

The journey from New Cross to Canary Wharf is in fare zone 2 and you’ll have to use the London Overground and Jubilee tube lines, changing trains at Canada Water

  1. From New Cross take the London Overground
  2. Change at Canada Water to the Jubilee Line
  3. Leave the train at Canary Wharf

Number of tube stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 23 mins

Stations on the route: New Cross ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ Canada Water [change train] Canada Water ➜ Canary Wharf

Alternative routes include New Cross to New Cross Gate and New Cross to Deptford Bridge

Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms

New Cross train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

Canary Wharf station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)

New Cross station entrance – There’s a level access ramp between the entrance and the platforms

Canary Wharf station exit – There are two lifts (or two escalators) from the Jubilee line platforms to the Heron Quays Road exit. There’s a lift (or an escalator, or two flights of 16 stairs) from the DLR platforms to the North Colonnade exit, or two flights of 6 stairs plus a lift (or an escalator, or two flights of 16 stairs) from the DLR platforms to the South Colonnade exit. Note: The Jubilee line station and DLR station are two seperate stations

Tube fare between Canary Wharf and New Cross

This tube journey is in Oyster zone 2. The cheapest fare is £1.80 off-peak (£1.90 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets

Cost of tube fare from Canary Wharf ⇄ New Cross Station | Tube Journey, Train Times & Fares
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless cards
Single fare Single fare Daily cap
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak
Zone 2 fare £6.70 £1.90 £1.80 £8.50 £8.50
Travelcard prices from Canary Wharf ⇄ New Cross Station | Tube Journey, Train Times & Fares
Fare Zone Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram)
One day travel­card Week travel­card Month travel­card
Anytime Off-peak
Zone 1-2 travelcard n/a n/a £42.70 £164
Zone 1-4 travelcard £15.90 n/a £61.40 £235.80
Zone 1-6 travelcard £22.60 £15.90 £78 £299
Zone 1-9 travelcard £28.50 £17 £111.30 £427.40
See our complete list of Adult fares 2024, Senior fares 2024, Child fares 2024, Oyster fares 2024, Contactless fares 2024 and Travelcard fares 2024
Note: Tube journey prices are correct as of

Peak and off-peak journey times

For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.

The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.

Other ways to make this journey

Travel on foot – The distance is about 2¼ miles, which would take around 42-46 minutes

Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus fares · Pensioner bus fares · Children’s bus fares

Travel by taxi – A 2¼ mile journey between New Cross underground station and Canary Wharf in a black taxi should cost approximately £10.60 to £18.20 and take 11-22 mins

Travel by carCar parks near Canary Wharf station