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Lewisham ⇄ West Ham Station

This journey is in zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and Jubilee lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf

  1. From Lewisham take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Change at Canary Wharf to the Jubilee Line
  3. Leave the train at West Ham

Number of stops: 13 · Journey time: Approx 38 mins

Stations on the route: Lewisham ➜ 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) ➜ North Greenwich ➜ Canning Town ➜ West Ham

Live status and delays

Closures on the DLR and Jubilee line

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include Lewisham to Plaistow and Lewisham to Bromley By Bow

Stairs, lifts and escalators

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

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

Lewisham entrance – There’s a level access ramp between the entrance and the platforms

Changing trains at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms

West Ham exit – There’s a lift between the District/​H&C line platforms and the exit (or three flights of 14 stairs). There are two lifts between the Jubilee line platforms and the exit (or two escalators)

This journey is in zones 2&3 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and DLR lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf

  1. From West Ham take the Jubilee Line
  2. Change at Canary Wharf to the Docklands Light Railway
  3. Leave the train at Lewisham

Number of stops: 13 · Journey time: Approx 34 mins

Stations on the route: West Ham ➜ Canning Town ➜ North Greenwich ➜ Canary Wharf (Underground) [change train] Canary Wharf (DLR) ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark ➜ Greenwich ➜ Deptford Bridge ➜ Elverson Road ➜ Lewisham

Live status and delays

Closures on the Jubilee and DLR line

First and last train times

Jubilee line timetable

Alternative routes include West Ham to Plaistow and West Ham to Bromley By Bow

Stairs, lifts and escalators

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

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

West Ham entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the District/​H&C line platforms (or three flights of 14 stairs). There are two lifts between the entrance and the Jubilee line platforms (or two escalators)

Changing trains at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms

Lewisham exit – There’s a level access ramp between the platforms and the exit

Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares

The journey is in zones 2-3. The cheapest fare is £1.90 off-peak (£2.10 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 Lewisham ⇄ West Ham Station
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
Travelcard prices from Lewisham ⇄ West Ham Station
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
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 – 4½ miles is too far to walk

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 4½ mile ride can be done in about 19-33 minutes, and will cost you around £23 to £35.50