Canary Wharf (best way to commute there)

[katgod]

I usually go ED to London Bridge then Jubilee line to the Wharf. Has anyone got a good alternative route for travel at 8am? Bus to Lewisham then DLR? Bus to New Cross? Open to any suggestions to use as an everyday route or an emergency alternative. Thanks.

[buggie]

if you're in the upper east side you've got a couple of alternatives, could get 12 to Peckham Rye and then train to London Bridge (their more frequent from there) or could go via Forest Hill/Honor Oak (on same line and also have more trains to LB than ED) and get to New Cross then East London/jubilee line from there

[ruthmct]

Starting from the southern end of Underhill Road I take the P4 or the 185 to Lewisham, then DLR. Total journey time about 45 minutes once the bus has arrived. Mind you my current favourite if I'm not taking the car is to cycle to Elverson Road and catch the DLR from there. (This is where a Brompton comes in very handy)

Underhill Road to New Cross by bus seemed to take for ever - I'm not doing that again! Forest Hill Station to New Cross is OK, but you've got to get to Forest Hill first.

Ruth

[Jeremy]

For me (near-ish the Library), the quickest route is to drive to Canada Water, park for free by the cinema, and get the tube the one last stop... 30 minutes on a good day. However, I try not to use the car more than I have to, so usually do the regular train & jubilee line, which takes about 50 mins.

[Emma]

I have to say I drive there as it is by far the quickest way and I tend to have to be there pretty early so usually can get there within 20 mins that way especially at the moment as seems much quieter on roads withe everyone on holiday. However, when I do get the train I do the London Bridge route which is fine depending on how the jubilee line decides to behave that day....I have also done the 185 to Lewisham before but it did seem to take a lot longer than London Bridge.

[SeanMacGabhann]

Agree that the 185 to Lewisham is tortuous - it takes a VERY round-the-houses route.

I have trained it from Peckham to Lewisham and then changed before. Much quicker. Im in the Upper East Side too but tend to walk to Peckham Rye (unless, you know, a bus just HAPPENS by)

[dita-on-tees]

P4 to Lewisham then DLR, takes about 40 mins, but is a bit more civilised than being squished on the Jubilee Line at London Bridge or Canada Water. The 185 tends to get stuck in Catford with A205 traffic.

[AdaDoom]

Another option would be to consider cycling. I cycle everday and takes 25 mins regardless of the traffic. (ED - Greenwich - foot tunnel - Cabot Sq). Keeps you fit and great for stress relief.

[Jah Lush]

P4 and DLR for me.

[Annasfield]

Katdog and Ghostdog are you related? Ooh isn't there a batdog too....?

[Jah Lush]

Woof woof!

[ednerd]

What about driving to Surrey Quays and then getting.... wait for it.. the FERRY. Takes 5 min (the ferry bit).

[ruthmct]

ghostdog Wrote:

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> Another option would be to consider cycling. I

> cycle everday and takes 25 mins regardless of the

> traffic. (ED - Greenwich - foot tunnel - Cabot

> Sq). Keeps you fit and great for stress relief.

How reliable is the lift? The only couple of times I've been to look it's not been working, and I'm not really fit enough to haul a bike, even a brommie, up and down all those stairs.

Ruth

[dulwichmum]

Did someone mention Batdog?

[Browncoffee]

Has anyone tried the train to New Cross Gate, then East London line to Canada Water, then one stop to Canary Wharf? It's a money-saving option as only require a Zone 2-3 travel card.

[Jah Lush]

Yes I have. Bus to Forest Hill, then train to New Cross Gate, then tube..blah blah blah. I found that after a while what often happened was that somewhere along the line something would breakdown. The usual thing is train late, then a wait for another tube at NCG, cancelations, points failures etc etc. I also found that if I got the timing wrong on the way back it would take twice as long to get home so I've simplified my journey by taking either P4 or 185 to Lewisham and then the DLR to Canary Wharf. Much easier and takes about 45-50 min and still Zone 2-3.(tu)

[PeckhamRose]

Motorcycle or moped or scooter. Free parking when you get there!

[PeckhamRose]

PeckhamRose Wrote:

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And no congestion charge! "It just keeps getting better and better.."

> Motorcycle or moped or scooter. Free parking when

> you get there!

[Browncoffee]

Good idea! Thanks. I will be moving to East Dulwich next week so clearly have a lot to learn!

[jaytee65]

Another possibility is to take No 40 from ED station to London Bridge, if you want to avoid BRail that is, then the riverboat from London Bridge Pier to Canary Wharf Pier. All the details you will need are at www.thamesclippers.com

If you have a travelcard (not pay as you go) you get 1/3 off the fare.

It is a bit toppy if you buy individual tickets but is more reasonable if you buy season tickets.

It is, however, nowhere as cheap as using buses as previously mentioned above but an amazing way to get to work on the odd occasion perhaps (or in an emergency)