This journey is in zone 2 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Elverson Road take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Poplar
Number of stops: 11 · Journey time: Approx 18 mins
Stations on the route: Elverson Road ➜ Deptford Bridge ➜ Greenwich ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Mudchute ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf ➜ West India Quay ➜ Poplar
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Elverson Road to West India Quay, Elverson Road to All Saints and Elverson Road to Blackwall
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Elverson Road is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Poplar is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Elverson Road entrance – There’s a level ramp between the entrance and the platforms, but no stairs
Poplar 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 +8 steps down)
This journey is in zone 2 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Poplar take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Elverson Road
Number of stops: 11 · Journey time: Approx 18 mins
Stations on the route: Poplar ➜ West India Quay ➜ Canary Wharf ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Greenwich ➜ Deptford Bridge ➜ Elverson Road
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Poplar to West India Quay, Poplar to All Saints and Poplar to Blackwall
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Poplar is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Elverson Road is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Poplar 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 (8 steps up +2x16 steps up)
Elverson Road exit – There’s a level ramp between the platforms and the exit, but no stairs
Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares
The journey is in zone 2. The cheapest fare is £1.80 off-peak (£1.90 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 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 |
| 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 roughly 2¾ miles on foot, which will take you around 52-58 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 2¾ mile ride should cost about £14.30 to £24.60 and take anything from 12 to 24 minutes
By car – Parking near Poplar station