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Elverson Road ⇄ West India Quay Station

This journey is in zone 2 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway

  1. From Elverson Road take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Leave the train at West India Quay

Number of stops: 10 · Journey time: Approx 16 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

Live status and delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include Elverson Road to Canary Wharf, Elverson Road to Poplar and Elverson Road to Heron Quays

Stairs, lifts and escalators

Elverson Road is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

West India Quay 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

West India Quay exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (12 steps down +4x11 steps down)

This journey is in zone 2 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway

  1. From West India Quay take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Leave the train at Elverson Road

Number of stops: 10 · Journey time: Approx 17 mins

Stations on the route: 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

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include West India Quay to Canary Wharf, West India Quay to Poplar and West India Quay to Heron Quays

Stairs, lifts and escalators

West India Quay 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

West India Quay entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (4x11 steps up +12 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

Cost of tube fare from Elverson Road ⇄ West India Quay Station
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
Travelcard prices from Elverson Road ⇄ West India Quay Station
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 carParking near West India Quay station