The journey from Canning Town to South Quay is in fare zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf
- From Canning Town take the Jubilee Line
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at South Quay
Number of tube stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 20 mins
Stations on the route: Canning Town ➜ North Greenwich ➜ Canary Wharf (Underground) [change train] Canary Wharf (DLR) ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Jubilee and DLR
First and last train times on the Jubilee line
Tube times for the Jubilee line
Alternative routes include Canning Town to Crossharbour & London Arena and Canning Town to Heron Quays
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Canning Town tube station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
South Quay station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Canning Town station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can get an escalator to the Jubilee line platforms, or two escalators to the DLR platforms
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
South Quay station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use four flights of stairs (2x16 steps down +6 steps down +16 steps down)
The journey from South Quay to Canning Town is in fare zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and Jubilee tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf
- From South Quay take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Jubilee Line
- Leave the train at Canning Town
Number of tube stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 22 mins
Stations on the route: South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf (DLR) [change train] Canary Wharf (Underground) ➜ North Greenwich ➜ Canning Town
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and Jubilee
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include South Quay to Crossharbour & London Arena and South Quay to Heron Quays
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
South Quay train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Canning Town station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
South Quay station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use four flights of stairs (16 steps up +6 steps up +2x16 steps up)
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Canning Town station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can get an escalator from the Jubilee line platforms, or two escalators from the DLR platforms
Tube fare between Canning Town and South Quay
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 2-3. The cheapest fare is £1.90 off-peak (£2.10 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 2-3 fare | £6.70 | £2.10 | £1.90 | £10 | £10 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| 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 London Underground prices, Pensioner prices, Children’s prices, Oyster card prices, Contactless card prices and Travelcard prices 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 roughly 1½ miles, which would take about 28-31 minutes on foot
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 prices 2024 · Pensioner bus prices 2024 · Children’s bus prices 2024
Travel by taxi – A 1½ mile taxi fare between South Quay train station and Canning Town will cost around £10.60 to £18.20 and can be covered in about 8-17 mins
Travel by car – Car parks near South Quay station