The journey from East India to Stratford is in fare zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and Jubilee tube lines, changing trains at Canning Town
- From East India take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Canning Town to the Jubilee Line
- Leave the train at Stratford
Number of tube stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 17 mins
Stations on the route: East India ➜ Canning Town [change train] Canning Town ➜ West Ham ➜ Stratford
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and Jubilee
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include East India to Leyton, East India to Plaistow and East India to Bromley By Bow
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
East India tube station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
The DLR and Jubilee lines at Stratford station are wheelchair accessible, and have step-free access from the street to the train. The Central and Elizabeth lines only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train
East India station entrance – From the Aspen Way entrance to the platforms there’s a lift (or three flights of 14 steps up), plus another lift (or an escalator, or two flights of 14 and 16 steps down). From the South Side entrance to the platforms there are two lifts (or four flights of 15 and 16 steps up, and 14 and 16 steps down)
Changing tube line at Canning Town – You must use a lift when changing between the DLR/Jubilee line platforms, apart from the Stratford, Beckton and Woolwich Arsenal branches of the DLR which have a lift plus escalator
Stratford station exit – There’s a lift between the Central/London Overground platforms and the exit (or two flights of 14 stairs), but two lifts between the DLR/Jubilee line platforms and the exit (or two escalators, or four flights of 14 stairs)
The journey from Stratford to East India is in fare zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Canning Town
- From Stratford take the Jubilee Line
- Change at Canning Town to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at East India
Number of tube stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 19 mins
Stations on the route: Stratford ➜ West Ham ➜ Canning Town [change train] Canning Town ➜ East India
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Jubilee and DLR
First and last train times on the Jubilee line
Tube times for the Jubilee line
Alternative routes include Stratford to Leyton, Stratford to Plaistow and Stratford to Bromley By Bow
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
The DLR and Jubilee lines at Stratford train station are wheelchair accessible, and have step-free access from the street to the train. The Central and Elizabeth lines only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train
East India station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
Stratford station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the Central/London Overground platforms (or two flights of 14 stairs), but two lifts between the entrance and the DLR/Jubilee line platforms (or two escalators, or four flights of 14 stairs)
Changing tube line at Canning Town – You must use a lift when changing between the DLR/Jubilee line platforms, apart from the Stratford, Beckton and Woolwich Arsenal branches of the DLR which have a lift plus escalator
East India station exit – From the platforms to the Aspen Way exit there’s a lift (or three flights of 14 steps down), plus another lift (or an escalator, or two flights of 16 and 14 steps up). From the platforms to the South Side exit there are two lifts (or four flights of 16 and 14 steps down, and 16 and 15 steps up)
Tube fare between East India and Stratford
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 2-3. The cheapest fare is £1.90 off-peak (£2.10 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 2-3 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 |
| See our complete list of London Underground prices, Pensioner prices, Children’s prices, Oyster card prices, Contactless card 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 – The distance is about 2¼ miles, which would take around 42-46 minutes
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 prices 2024 · Pensioner bus prices 2024 · Children’s bus prices 2024
Travel by taxi – A 2¼ mile journey between Stratford train station and East India in a black taxi should cost approximately £10.60 to £18.20 and take 11-22 mins
Travel by car – Car parks near East India station