Canary Wharf’s multiple stations leave both locals and tourists scratching their heads
London: Even if you’ve lived in London forever, getting around can feel like a maze. And if you’re a tourist? It’s probably a total head-scratcher.
There are so many quirky names and oddities. Like, why is Marylebone so hard to say? And what’s up with Piccadilly Circus not having any circus at all? Plus, Bond Street station isn’t even on Bond Street. Go figure!
Canary Wharf is a busy spot, but not many tourists end up there. If they do, they might find it super confusing. There are three stations all named Canary Wharf!
Before 2022, there were just two, but then the Elizabeth line popped up and decided to join the party with the same name. So now, you’ve got the Elizabeth line, a DLR station, and an Underground station for the Jubilee line all in one place.
And it doesn’t stop there! Nearby, you’ve got West India Quay and Heron Quays, plus South Quay and Westferry just a short walk away. But Canary Wharf isn’t the only confusing spot in London, according to MyLondon.
Take Paddington, for example. It has two stations, with different lines split between them. Hammersmith is similar, with one station for the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines, and another for the District and Piccadilly lines.
