This journey is in zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and DLR lines, changing trains at Poplar
- From Cutty Sark take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Poplar to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at London City Airport
Number of stops: 14 · Journey time: Approx 35 mins
Stations on the route: Cutty Sark ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Mudchute ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf ➜ West India Quay ➜ Poplar [change train] Poplar ➜ Blackwell ➜ East India ➜ Canning Town ➜ West Silvertown ➜ Pontoon Dock ➜ London City Airport
Live status and delays
Closures on the DLR and DLR line
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Cutty Sark to King George V and Cutty Sark to Pontoon Dock
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Cutty Sark is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
London City Airport is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Cutty Sark entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two escalators instead
Changing trains at Poplar – You can use a lift when changing between the DLR platforms
London City Airport exit – There’s a lift between the DLR platforms and the exit
This journey is in zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and DLR lines, changing trains at Poplar
- From London City Airport take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Poplar to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Cutty Sark
Number of stops: 14 · Journey time: Approx 35 mins
Stations on the route: London City Airport ➜ Pontoon Dock ➜ West Silvertown ➜ Canning Town ➜ East India ➜ Blackwell ➜ Poplar [change train] Poplar ➜ West India Quay ➜ Canary Wharf ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark
Live status and delays
Closures on the DLR and DLR line
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include London City Airport to King George V and London City Airport to Pontoon Dock
Stairs, lifts and escalators
London City Airport is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Cutty Sark is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
London City Airport entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the DLR platforms
Changing trains at Poplar – You can use a lift when changing between the DLR platforms
Cutty Sark exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two escalators instead
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 is about three miles on foot, which would take you around 57-63 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 three mile ride should cost between £14.30 and £24.60 and take about 13-25 minutes
By car – Parking near Cutty Sark station