# Taxi from Paddington to Canary Wharf

A taxi from Paddington to Canary Wharf costs about £50.20 on a weekday and £58.60 at night (8.6 mi, about 48 min). From the official London taxi tariff in force since 25 April 2026, checked 31 October 2026.

Worked out from the London tariff in force from 25 April 2026. Status: Verified. 8.6 mi, about 48 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Victoria Embankment (A3211), The Highway (A1203) and Bank Street. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | £50.20 | £45.20–£53.80 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | £50.20 | £45.20–£53.80 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | £58.60 | £52.60–£63.00 | Tariff 3 |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | £56.40 | £50.80–£60.60 | Tariff 2 |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Tariff 1, includes the first 155.8 m or 33.6 s: £4.40 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Tariff 1: 2.49 mi, 27.7 min in slow traffic: £30.07 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Tariff 4 (over about 6 miles): 1.10 mi, 12.2 min in slow traffic: £16.05 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −£0.40 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Meter steps of 0.20 (a started step counts): £0.08 ([source](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares/tariffs))
- Total, typical traffic: £50.20

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Paddington.** The terminus for the Heathrow Express and for trains to the west of England and Wales, and a stop on the Elizabeth line.
- **Drop-off: Canary Wharf.** The business district in Docklands, on the Isle of Dogs east of the City, with Jubilee line and Elizabeth line stations.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Paddington to Canary Wharf?

About £50.20 on a weekday in the daytime, £45.20 to £53.80 depending on traffic, for 8.6 mi (about 48 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: £4.40 to start, then £4.13 per mile.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about £50.20; Night: about £58.60; Weekend afternoon: about £56.40.

## More trips

- [Oxford Circus to Canary Wharf](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/oxford-circus-to-canary-wharf/index.md)
- [King's Cross St Pancras to Canary Wharf](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/kings-cross-to-canary-wharf/index.md)
- [Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canary Wharf](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/heathrow-to-canary-wharf/index.md)
- [London City Airport (LCY) to Canary Wharf](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/london-city-airport-to-canary-wharf/index.md)
- [King's Cross St Pancras to Paddington](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/kings-cross-to-paddington/index.md)
- [Paddington to Waterloo](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/paddington-to-waterloo/index.md)
- [Paddington to Liverpool Street](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/paddington-to-liverpool-street/index.md)
- [Paddington to South Kensington (museums)](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/paddington-to-south-kensington/index.md)
- [Paddington to Lord's Cricket Ground](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/paddington-to-lords/index.md)
- [Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paddington](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/heathrow-to-paddington/index.md)
- [King's Cross St Pancras to Waterloo](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/kings-cross-to-waterloo/index.md)
- [King's Cross St Pancras to Victoria](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/kings-cross-to-victoria/index.md)
- [Euston to Victoria](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/euston-to-victoria/index.md)
- [Victoria to Liverpool Street](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/victoria-to-liverpool-street/index.md)
- [Waterloo to Liverpool Street](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/waterloo-to-liverpool-street/index.md)
- [Trafalgar Square to King's Cross St Pancras](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/trafalgar-square-to-kings-cross/index.md)

The full tariff: [London taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/gb/london/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Paddington to Canary Wharf, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/gb/london/paddington-to-canary-wharf/ (checked 31 October 2026)