The journey from Blackwall to West India Quay is in fare zone 2 and you’ll have to use the DLR and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Poplar
- From Blackwall take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Poplar to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at West India Quay
Number of tube stops: 2 · Journey time: Approx 14 mins
Stations on the route: Blackwall ➜ Poplar [change train] Poplar ➜ West India Quay
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and DLR
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include Blackwall to Canary Wharf, Blackwall to Poplar and Blackwall to Heron Quays
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Blackwall tube station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West India Quay station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Blackwall station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (9 steps up +16 steps up +4 steps up +2x16 steps up)
Changing tube line at Poplar – You can use a lift when changing between the DLR platforms
West India Quay station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (12 steps down +4x11 steps down)
The journey from West India Quay to Blackwall is in fare zone 2 and you’ll have to use the DLR and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Poplar
- From West India Quay take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Poplar to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Blackwall
Number of tube stops: 2 · Journey time: Approx 14 mins
Stations on the route: West India Quay ➜ Poplar [change train] Poplar ➜ Blackwall
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and DLR
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include West India Quay to Canary Wharf, West India Quay to Poplar and West India Quay to Heron Quays
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
West India Quay train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Blackwall station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West India Quay station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (4x11 steps up +12 steps up)
Changing tube line at Poplar – You can use a lift when changing between the DLR platforms
Blackwall station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (2x16 steps down +4 steps down +16 steps down +9 steps down)
Tube fare between Blackwall and West India Quay
This tube journey is in Oyster zone 2. The cheapest fare is £1.80 off-peak (£1.90 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 2 fare | £6.70 | £1.90 | £1.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 – The distance is roughly ¾ of a mile which would take you about 14-15 mins
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 · Senior bus fares · Child bus fares
Travel by taxi – The ¾-mile taxi journey between West India Quay train station and Blackwall will cost approximately £7 to £12 and take 5-12 mins
Travel by car – Car parks near Blackwall station and West India Quay