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London City Airport ⇄ Pontoon Dock Station | Tube Journey, Train Times & Fares

The journey from London City Airport to Pontoon Dock is in fare 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 tube stops: 1 · Journey time: Approx 4 mins

Stations on the route: London City Airport ➜ Pontoon Dock

London Underground tube delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times on the DLR

Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway

Alternative routes include London City Airport to West Silvertown

Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms

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

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

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

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

The journey from Pontoon Dock to London City Airport is in fare 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 tube stops: 1 · Journey time: Approx 4 mins

Stations on the route: Pontoon Dock ➜ London City Airport

London Underground tube delays

Strikes and station closures

First and last train times on the DLR

Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway

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

Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms

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

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

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

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

Tube fare between London City Airport and Pontoon Dock

This tube journey is in Oyster zone 3. The cheapest fare is £1.80 off-peak (£1.90 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets

Cost of tube fare from London City Airport ⇄ Pontoon Dock Station | Tube Journey, Train Times & Fares
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 | Tube Journey, Train Times & Fares
Fare Zone Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram)
One day travel­card Week travel­card Month travel­card
Anytime Off-peak
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Note: Tube journey prices are correct as of

Peak and off-peak journey 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. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.

The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.

Other ways to make this journey

Travel on foot – The distance is roughly ¾ of a mile which would take you about 14-15 mins

Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus prices · Pensioner bus prices · Children’s bus prices

Travel by taxi – The ¾-mile taxi journey between Pontoon Dock underground station and London City Airport will cost approximately £7 to £12 and take 5-12 mins