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King George V ⇄ West Silvertown Station

This journey is in zone 3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway

  1. From King George V take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Leave the train at West Silvertown

Number of stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 9 mins

Stations on the route: King George V ➜ London City Airport ➜ Pontoon Dock ➜ West Silvertown

Live status and delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include King George V to Pontoon Dock and King George V to Royal Victoria

Stairs, lifts and escalators

King George V is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

West Silvertown is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

King George V entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the DLR platforms

West Silvertown exit – There’s a lift between the DLR platforms and the exit

This journey is in zone 3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway

  1. From West Silvertown take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Leave the train at King George V

Number of stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 6 mins

Stations on the route: West Silvertown ➜ Pontoon Dock ➜ London City Airport ➜ King George V

Live status and delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include West Silvertown to Pontoon Dock and West Silvertown to Royal Victoria

Stairs, lifts and escalators

West Silvertown is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

King George V is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

West Silvertown entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the DLR platforms

King George V exit – There’s a lift between the DLR platforms and the exit

Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares

The journey is in zone 3. 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 King George V ⇄ West Silvertown Station
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless cards
Single fare Single fare Daily cap
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak
Zone 3 fare £6.70 £1.90 £1.80 £10 £10
Travelcard prices from King George V ⇄ West Silvertown Station
Fare Zone Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram)
One day travel­card Week travel­card Month travel­card
Anytime Off-peak
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 approximately 1¾ miles on foot, which would take you 33-36 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 – The 1¾ mile journey should cost about £10.60 to £18.20 and take anything from 9 to 19 minutes