This journey is in zones 1-3 and you’ll have to use the DLR and London Overground lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From London City Airport take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Shadwell to the London Overground
- Leave the train at Shoreditch High Street
Number of stops: 11 · Journey time: Approx 33 mins
Stations on the route: London City Airport ➜ Pontoon Dock ➜ West Silvertown ➜ Canning Town ➜ East India ➜ Blackwell ➜ Poplar ➜ Westferry ➜ Limehouse ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Whitechapel ➜ Shoreditch High Street
Live status and delays
Closures on the DLR and London Overground line
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include London City Airport to Liverpool Street, London City Airport to Old Street and London City Airport to Aldgate
Stairs, lifts and escalators
London City Airport is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Shoreditch High Street 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
Changing trains at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
This journey is in zones 1-3 and you’ll have to use the London Overground and DLR lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From Shoreditch High Street take the London Overground
- Change at Shadwell to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at London City Airport
Number of stops: 11 · Journey time: Approx 34 mins
Stations on the route: Shoreditch High Street ➜ Whitechapel ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Limehouse ➜ Westferry ➜ Poplar ➜ Blackwell ➜ East India ➜ Canning Town ➜ West Silvertown ➜ Pontoon Dock ➜ London City Airport
Alternative routes include Shoreditch High Street to Liverpool Street, Shoreditch High Street to Old Street and Shoreditch High Street to Aldgate
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Shoreditch High Street 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
Changing trains at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
London City Airport exit – There’s a lift between the DLR platforms and the exit
Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares
The journey is in zones 1-3. The cheapest fare is £3 off-peak (£3.70 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There are no return tickets, you just pay the same as two singles
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 1-3 fare | £6.70 | £3.70 | £3 | £10 | £10 |
| 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 – It’s 5⅓ miles, which 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 – 5⅓ miles in a cab will take 24-38 minutes and cost about £28 and £40