Russell Square to Canary Wharf by tube

25 min, 2 changes, via the Piccadilly, Central, DLR lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Piccadilly line — 1 stop, 2 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Central line — 3 stops, 6 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the DLR line — 5 stops, 11 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Russell Square to Canary Wharf?
About 25 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Piccadilly, Central, DLR lines.
How many changes from Russell Square to Canary Wharf?
2 changes, via the Piccadilly, Central, DLR lines.
Which line goes from Russell Square to Canary Wharf?
The Piccadilly, Central, DLR lines.
What zones are Russell Square and Canary Wharf in?
Russell Square is in Zone 1 and Canary Wharf is in Zone 2 — the journey spans Zones 1–2.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-09-08. Live service status is shown on the map.

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