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About Canning Town

Canning Town occupies a key position in East London's Newham, serving as a major transport hub where the Jubilee line meets the DLR network. The A13 provides the main route from central London, whilst the A1020 runs north-south through the district. It's particularly handy for London City Airport (6km away) and offers excellent connections to Stratford, Canary Wharf, and the Blackwall Tunnel. The station itself features one of London's most impressive multi-level interchanges beneath a distinctive glass canopy.

Where is Canning Town on the map?

Canning Town is in England, at 51.514, 0.019 - about 4 km north-east of Cubitt Town.

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What is the closest airport to Canning Town?

The closest airport to Canning Town is London City Airport, 4 km (about 10 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport.

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