The journey from Canary Wharf to Farringdon is in fare zones 1&2 and it’s a direct train on the Elizabeth tube line
- From Canary Wharf take the Elizabeth Line
- Leave the train at Farringdon
Number of tube stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 10 mins
Stations on the route: Canary Wharf ➜ Whitechapel ➜ Liverpool Street ➜ Farringdon
London Underground tube delays
First and last train times on the Elizabeth line
Tube times for the Elizabeth line
Alternative routes include Canary Wharf to Barbican, Canary Wharf to Chancery Lane and Canary Wharf to St Pauls
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Canary Wharf train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
The Elizabeth line at Farringdon station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and 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
Farringdon station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs (16 steps up +12 steps up)
The journey from Farringdon to Canary Wharf is in fare zones 1&2 and it’s a direct train on the Elizabeth tube line
- From Farringdon take the Elizabeth Line
- Leave the train at Canary Wharf
Number of tube stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 10 mins
Stations on the route: Farringdon ➜ Liverpool Street ➜ Whitechapel ➜ Canary Wharf
London Underground tube delays
First and last train times on the Elizabeth line
Tube times for the Elizabeth line
Alternative routes include Farringdon to Barbican, Farringdon to Chancery Lane and Farringdon to St Pauls
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
The Elizabeth line at Farringdon train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train.
Canary Wharf station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Farringdon station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs (12 steps down +16 steps down)
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 Farringdon
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 1-2. The cheapest fare is £2.80 off-peak (£3.40 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 | |||
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Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
Zone 1-2 fare | £6.70 | £3.40 | £2.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
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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 prices, Senior prices, Child prices, Oyster prices, Contactless 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 – If you wanted to walk the four mile distance it would take around 75-85 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 prices 2024 · Senior bus prices 2024 · Child bus prices 2024
Travel by taxi – The four mile ride between Farringdon tube station and Canary Wharf station in a black cab should cost between £18 and £31 and take about 16-30 mins depending on the traffic
Travel by car – Car parks near Canary Wharf station and Farringdon