The journey from Elverson Road to New Cross is in fare zone 2 and you’ll have to use the DLR, Jubilee and London Overground tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf and Canada Water
- From Elverson Road take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Jubilee Line
- Change at Canada Water to the London Overground
- Leave the train at New Cross
Number of tube stops: 12 · Journey time: Approx 44 mins
Stations on the route: Elverson Road ➜ Deptford Bridge ➜ Greenwich ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Mudchute ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf (DLR) [change train] Canary Wharf (Underground) ➜ Canada Water [change train] Canada Water ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ New Cross
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR, Jubilee and London Overground
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include Elverson Road to New Cross Gate and Elverson Road to Deptford Bridge
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Elverson Road station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
New Cross station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
Elverson Road station entrance – There’s a level ramp between the entrance and the platforms, but no 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
New Cross station exit – There’s a level access ramp between the platforms and the exit
The journey from New Cross to Elverson Road is in fare zone 2 and you’ll have to use the London Overground and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From New Cross take the London Overground
- Change at Shadwell to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Elverson Road
Number of tube stops: 18 · Journey time: Approx 44 mins
Stations on the route: New Cross ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ Canada Water ➜ Rotherhithe ➜ Wapping ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Limehouse ➜ Westferry ➜ West India Quay ➜ Canary Wharf ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Greenwich ➜ Deptford Bridge ➜ Elverson Road
Alternative routes include New Cross to New Cross Gate and New Cross to Deptford Bridge
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
New Cross train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Elverson Road station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
New Cross station entrance – There’s a level access ramp between the entrance and the platforms
Changing tube line at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
Elverson Road station exit – There’s a level ramp between the platforms and the exit, but no stairs
Tube fare between Elverson Road and New Cross
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 | |||
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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) | |||
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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 fares 2024, Senior fares 2024, Child fares 2024, Oyster fares 2024, Contactless fares 2024 and Travelcard fares 2024 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 could walk the one mile distance in about 19-21 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 fares · Pensioner bus fares · Children’s bus fares
Travel by taxi – The one mile taxi journey between New Cross underground station and Elverson Road will cost approximately £7 to £12 and will take 6-13 mins