This journey is in zones 2&3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Canning Town take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Limehouse
Number of stops: 5 · Journey time: Approx 11 mins
Stations on the route: Canning Town ➜ East India ➜ Blackwall ➜ Poplar ➜ Westferry ➜ Limehouse
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Canning Town to Westferry, Canning Town to Stepney Green and Canning Town to Shadwell
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Canning Town is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Limehouse is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Canning Town entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can get an escalator to the Jubilee line platforms, or two escalators to the DLR platforms
Limehouse exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (2x16 steps down +7 steps down)
This journey is in zones 2&3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Limehouse take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Canning Town
Number of stops: 5 · Journey time: Approx 10 mins
Stations on the route: Limehouse ➜ Westferry ➜ Poplar ➜ Blackwall ➜ East India ➜ Canning Town
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Limehouse to Westferry, Limehouse to Stepney Green and Limehouse to Shadwell
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Limehouse is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Canning Town is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Limehouse 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 (7 steps up +2x16 steps up)
Canning Town exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can get an escalator from the Jubilee line platforms, or two escalators from the DLR platforms
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 – The distance on foot is about 2¼ miles, which would take you 42-46 minutes
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 2¼ mile journey should cost approximately £10.60 to £18.20 and take 11-22 minutes