The journey from Blackfriars to Deptford Bridge is in fare zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the District, Jubilee and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Westminster and Canary Wharf
- From Blackfriars take the District Line
- Change at Westminster to the Jubilee Line
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Deptford Bridge
Number of tube stops: 17 · Journey time: Approx 52 mins
Stations on the route: Blackfriars ➜ Temple ➜ Embankment ➜ Westminster [change train] Westminster ➜ Waterloo ➜ Southwark ➜ London Bridge ➜ Bermondsey ➜ Canada Water ➜ Canary Wharf (Underground) [change train] Canary Wharf (DLR) ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Greenwich ➜ Deptford Bridge
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the District, Jubilee and DLR
First and last train times on the District line
Tube times for the District line
Alternative routes include Blackfriars to Greenwich and Blackfriars to Elverson Road
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Blackfriars train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Deptford Bridge station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Blackfriars station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs from the Victoria Embankment entrance to the booking hall (17 steps down +3 steps down +6 steps up), or three flights from the New Bridge Street entrance (18 steps down +6 steps down +6 steps up), or two flights from the Riverside Walk entrance (18 steps up +6 steps up), or two flights from the Blackfriars Bridge entrance (2x10 steps down from the eastside, or 21 steps down +6 steps up from the westside), or one flight from the Queen Victoria Street entrance (16 steps down). After that there’s another two flights of stairs down to the platforms (10 steps down +16 steps down to the eastbound platform, or 17 steps down +9 steps down to the westbound platform)
Changing tube line at Westminster – There are two lifts when changing between the Circle/District and Jubilee eastbound line platforms (or two escalators and 2x14 stairs), or three lifts when changing between the Circle/District and Jubilee westbound line platforms (or three escalators and 2x14 stairs)
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Deptford Bridge station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can five flights of stairs instead (5x10 steps up)
The journey from Deptford Bridge to Blackfriars is in fare zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the DLR and District tube lines, changing trains at Tower Hill
- From Deptford Bridge take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave train at Tower Gateway and walk 3 mins to Tower Hill
- Change at Tower Hill to the District Line
- Leave the train at Blackfriars
Number of tube stops: 17 · Journey time: Approx 50 mins
Stations on the route: Deptford Bridge ➜ Greenwich ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Mudchute ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf ➜ West India Quay ➜ Westferry ➜ Limehouse ➜ Shadwell ➜ Tower Gateway [leave train] Walk 3 mins to Tower Hill [change train] Tower Hill ➜ Monument ➜ Cannon Street ➜ Mansion House ➜ Blackfriars
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and District
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include Deptford Bridge to Greenwich and Deptford Bridge to Elverson Road
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Deptford Bridge train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Blackfriars station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Deptford Bridge station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can five flights of stairs instead (5x10 steps down)
Changing tube line at – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Blackfriars station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs from the platforms to the booking hall (16 steps up +10 steps up from the eastbound platform, or 9 steps up +17 steps up from the westbound platform). After that there’s another three flights of stairs to the Victoria Embankment exit (6 steps up +3 steps down +17 steps down), or three flights to the New Bridge Street exit (6 steps up +6 steps down +18 steps down), or two flights to the Riverside Walk exit (6 steps down +18 steps down), or two flights to the Blackfriars Bridge exit (2x10 steps up to the eastside, or 6 steps up +21 steps down to the westside), or one flight to the Queen Victoria Street exit (16 steps up)
Tube fare between Blackfriars and Deptford Bridge
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 1-2. The cheapest fare is £2.80 off-peak (£3.40 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
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Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
Zone 1-2 fare | £6.70 | £3.40 | £2.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
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One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
Anytime | Off-peak | |||
Zone 1-2 travelcard | n/a | n/a | £42.70 | £164 |
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 |
See our complete list of Adult tube prices, Senior tube prices, Child tube prices, Oyster prices, Contactless prices and Travelcard prices Note: Tube journey prices are correct as of |
Peak and off-peak journey 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. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.
Other ways to make this journey
Travel on foot – You’ll be better off sticking with the tube – 4½ miles is too far to walk
Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus fares 2024 · Senior bus fares 2024 · Child bus fares 2024
Travel by taxi – A 4½ mile taxi ride between Deptford Bridge tube station and Blackfriars can be done in about 19-33 mins and will cost you around £23 to £35.50
Travel by car – Car parks near Blackfriars station