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London City Airport ⇄ Pontoon Dock Station

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

  1. From London City Airport take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Leave the train at Pontoon Dock

Number of stops: 1 · Journey time: Approx 4 mins

Stations on the route: London City Airport ➜ Pontoon Dock

Live status and delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include London City Airport to West Silvertown

Stairs, lifts and escalators

London City Airport is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

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

London City Airport entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the DLR platforms

Pontoon Dock 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 Pontoon Dock take the Docklands Light Railway
  2. Leave the train at London City Airport

Number of stops: 1 · Journey time: Approx 4 mins

Stations on the route: Pontoon Dock ➜ London City Airport

Live status and delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times

Docklands Light Railway timetable

Alternative routes include Pontoon Dock to West Silvertown and Pontoon Dock to London City Airport

Stairs, lifts and escalators

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

London City Airport is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train

Pontoon Dock entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the DLR platforms

London City Airport 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 London City Airport ⇄ Pontoon Dock 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 London City Airport ⇄ Pontoon Dock 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 roughly ¾ of a mile on foot, which would take you 14-15 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 ¾-mile journey will cost approximately £7 to £12 and take 5-12 minutes