Working in Canary Wharf

**dang65** · 13 August 2010, 13:24

If you live anywhere near Milton Keynes, there's a coach (National Express MK1) which goes directly to Canary Wharf and is very comfortable and spacious and includes power sockets and wi-fi. I've only used it once when I happened to be in MK, but was quite impressed.

That's probably no good for you, but there are options like that anyway.

**chef** · 13 August 2010, 13:30

Midlands -> London Euston 1hr
London Euston -> Canary Wharf via Bank and DLR 1hr

**Random** · 13 August 2010, 13:53

6M contract? banking? Get a 6M rental let (short term) some agencies do it. Many places around and would be cheaper than a hotel!

**norrahe** · 13 August 2010, 13:59

Originally posted by chef View Post

Midlands -> London Euston 1hr
London Euston -> Canary Wharf via Bank and DLR 1hr

I think you'll find it will take a tad longer than that, the dLR can be a tad slow.

**SueEllen** · 13 August 2010, 14:57

WSS

Plus don't rely on Midland mainline being reliable.

You could rent a room across the river in Greenwich. So you will only have to take a boat across the river. There are lots of flats in the area which are part of new developments so a lot of them will have 2 bathrooms.

**Not So Wise** · 13 August 2010, 14:57

Originally posted by norrahe View Post

I think you'll find it will take a tad longer than that, the dLR can be a tad slow.

Euston to CW, better taking northen line until it joins Jubilee (London Bridge/Waterloo), should be <40 mins

But as others have said, better to just rent locally. Either Isle of Dog's/Royal Docks or popular if you really are looking for cheap and nasty

**Scrag Meister** · 13 August 2010, 15:16

Had a quick look, 4 nights a week at Travelodge or Premier Inn in Docklands will set you back £350 ish. That is for next week. You may get a better deal if you book way in advance, and possibly move out to somewhere like London City Airport.

Congrats on the contract, if it really gets too much you can always call it a day.

**norrahe** · 13 August 2010, 15:50

Originally posted by Not So Wise View Post

Euston to CW, better taking northen line until it joins Jubilee (London Bridge/Waterloo), should be <40 mins

But as others have said, better to just rent locally. Either Isle of Dog's/Royal Docks or popular if you really are looking for cheap and nasty

Try renting Mile End way, that way you're close to BowChurch but don't have to blow a bundle on rent.

**nomadd** · 13 August 2010, 16:48

Originally posted by Glazza View Post

I live in the Midlands and I have a chance of working on a contract in Canary Wharf. Should I try and commute (train to Euston 1hour and then across London) or is there cheap accommodation (travelodge?) that part of the world?

Anybody got any experiences/advice on Canary Wharf commuting/living? I must admit I usually pass on Canary Wharf contracts as the location looks a major stumbling block - in the current climate I may not be able to be so choosy.

Thanks for any responses

Commute? No.
Cheap accommodation? Yes. Much cheaper than commuting, probably. And you'll remain sane. Commuting would kill you in a few weeks, I'd guess.

I'm back in Canary Wharf at the moment. Worked there on-and-off for the last 10 years. I actually quite like the place, much more so than The City. Mind you, I go in by motorbike, so I can't really comment on the DLR/Tube. If I was you, I'd just get a hotel for the first 2-3 weeks to see how the role turns out, then rent a one bed flat after that if things are OK jobwise.

Nomadd

Working in Canary Wharf