This journey is in zones 2&3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Poplar take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Royal Albert
Number of stops: 7 · Journey time: Approx 13 mins
Stations on the route: Poplar ➜ Blackwall ➜ East India ➜ Canning Town ➜ Royal Victoria ➜ Custom House ➜ Prince Regent ➜ Royal Albert
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Poplar to Beckton Park, Poplar to Cyprus and Poplar to Prince Regent
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Poplar is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Royal Albert is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Poplar entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (8 steps up +2x16 steps up)
Royal Albert exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (5 steps up + 2x16 steps up)
This journey is in zones 2&3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Royal Albert take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Poplar
Number of stops: 7 · Journey time: Approx 13 mins
Stations on the route: Royal Albert ➜ Prince Regent ➜ Custom House ➜ Royal Victoria ➜ Canning Town ➜ East India ➜ Blackwall ➜ Poplar
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Royal Albert to Beckton Park, Royal Albert to Cyprus and Royal Albert to Prince Regent
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Royal Albert is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Poplar is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Royal Albert entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (2x16 steps down +5 steps down)
Poplar exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs (2x16 steps down +8 steps down)
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
| 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 |
| 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 – The distance is roughly 2¾ miles on foot, which will take you around 52-58 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 – A 2¾ mile ride should cost about £14.30 to £24.60 and take anything from 12 to 24 minutes
By car – Parking near Poplar station