This journey is in zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and London Overground lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From Beckton Park take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Shadwell to the London Overground
- Leave the train at New Cross
Number of stops: 16 · Journey time: Approx 40 mins
Stations on the route: Beckton Park ➜ Royal Albert ➜ Prince Regent ➜ Custom House ➜ Royal Victoria ➜ Canning Town ➜ East India ➜ Blackwall ➜ Poplar ➜ Westferry ➜ Limehouse ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Wapping ➜ Rotherhithe ➜ Canada Water ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ New Cross
Live status and delays
Closures on the DLR and London Overground line
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Beckton Park to New Cross Gate and Beckton Park to Deptford Bridge
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Beckton Park is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
New Cross has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
Beckton Park entrance – There’s a ramp between the entrance and platforms (or 12 steps down)
Changing trains at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
New Cross exit – There’s a level access ramp between the platforms and the exit
This journey is in zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the London Overground and DLR lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From New Cross take the London Overground
- Change at Shadwell to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Beckton Park
Number of stops: 16 · Journey time: Approx 41 mins
Stations on the route: New Cross ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ Canada Water ➜ Rotherhithe ➜ Wapping ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Limehouse ➜ Westferry ➜ Poplar ➜ Blackwall ➜ East India ➜ Canning Town ➜ Royal Victoria ➜ Custom House ➜ Prince Regent ➜ Royal Albert ➜ Beckton Park
Alternative routes include New Cross to New Cross Gate and New Cross to Deptford Bridge
Stairs, lifts and escalators
New Cross is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Beckton Park has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
New Cross entrance – There’s a level access ramp between the entrance and the platforms
Changing trains at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
Beckton Park exit – There’s a ramp between the platforms and the exit (or 12 steps up)
Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares
The journey is in zones 2-3. The cheapest fare is £1.90 off-peak (£2.10 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There are no return tickets, you just pay the same as two singles
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 2-3 fare | £6.70 | £2.10 | £1.90 | £10 | £10 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| Zone 1-4 travelcard | £15.90 | n/a | £61.40 | £235.80 |
| Zone 1-6 travelcard | £22.60 | £15.90 | £78 | £299 |
| Zone 1-9 travelcard | £28.50 | £17 | £111.30 | £427.40 |
| Note: Ticket prices are correct as of | ||||
Peak and off-peak times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter when it ends.
Alternative ways to travel
Walking – 4½ miles is too far to walk
By bus – A single ticket is £1.75 (you may need more than one bus). The daily cap is £5.25 and a 1-day travelcard is £6 – Bus fares
By taxi – A 4½ mile ride can be done in about 19-33 minutes, and will cost you around £23 to £35.50