Heathrow Terminal 5 to Canning Town by tube

45 min, 1 change, via the Elizabeth line & DLR lines.

Step by step

  1. Change platforms — 3 min
  2. Ride the Elizabeth line line — 15 stops, 36 min
  3. Change platforms — 3 min
  4. Ride the DLR line — 2 stops, 3 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Canning Town?
About 45 min by tube, with 1 change via the Elizabeth line & DLR lines.
How many changes from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Canning Town?
1 change, via the Elizabeth line & DLR lines.
Which line goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Canning Town?
The Elizabeth line & DLR lines.
What zones are Heathrow Terminal 5 and Canning Town in?
Heathrow Terminal 5 is in Zone 6 and Canning Town is in Zone 2/3 — the journey spans Zones 6–2/3.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

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