Meeting points › Canary Wharf and Whitechapel
Halfway between Canary Wharf and Whitechapel by Tube
Whitechapel is the fairest Tube station to meet between Canary Wharf and Whitechapel: about 5 minutes from Canary Wharf and 0 minutes from Whitechapel.
| From | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | Elizabeth line, direct | 5 min |
| Whitechapel | Already there | 0 min |
Places right by the exit at Whitechapel
- The Culpeper · Rooftop greenhouse pub · 5 min walk
- Grounded London · Spacious coffee roastery · 2 min walk
Open the plan for live opening hours and ratings near the station.
Other fair options
- Canary Wharf · 0 min and 5 min
- Shadwell · 6 min and 3 min
- Liverpool Street · 8 min and 3 min
Questions
Where should we meet if one of us is in Canary Wharf and the other in Whitechapel?
Whitechapel is the fairest Tube station to meet between Canary Wharf and Whitechapel: about 5 minutes from Canary Wharf and 0 minutes from Whitechapel. It balances the two journeys so neither of you travels much longer than the other.
Can we start from a whole line instead of a station?
Yes. In the planner, pick a line and choose "Anywhere on the line". getaround.london then picks the stop on that line that gives the fairest meeting point.
How do you work out the times?
TfL timetable run times on the Tube, DLR and trams, distance-based estimates for the Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail, and 4 minutes for each change. They are estimates, not live times, and leave out walking to the station and waiting for a train.
Times last calculated 22 October 2026.