This journey is in zone 2 and you’ll have to use the DLR and London Overground lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From Poplar take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Shadwell to the London Overground
- Leave the train at Whitechapel
Number of stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 21 mins
Stations on the route: Poplar ➜ Westferry ➜ Limehouse ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Whitechapel
Live status and delays
Closures on the DLR and London Overground line
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Poplar to Aldgate East, Poplar to Stepney Green and Poplar to Bethnal Green
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Poplar is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Whitechapel is not wheelchair accessible
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)
Changing trains at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
Whitechapel exit – There are lifts up from the London Overground, District and Hammersmith & City platforms, and escalators from the Elizabeth line
This journey is in zone 2 and you’ll have to use the London Overground and DLR lines, changing trains at Shadwell
- From Whitechapel take the London Overground
- Change at Shadwell to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Poplar
Number of stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 20 mins
Stations on the route: Whitechapel ➜ Shadwell [change train] Shadwell ➜ Limehouse ➜ Westferry ➜ Poplar
Alternative routes include Whitechapel to Aldgate East, Whitechapel to Stepney Green and Whitechapel to Bethnal Green
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Whitechapel is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Poplar is not wheelchair accessible
Whitechapel entrance – There are lifts down to the London Overground, District and Hammersmith & City platforms, and escalators to the Elizabeth line
Changing trains at Shadwell – You must use stairs when changing between the DLR and London Overground platforms
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 zone 2. 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
Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
Zone 2 fare | £6.70 | £1.90 | £1.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
Anytime | Off-peak | |||
Zone 1-2 travelcard | n/a | n/a | £42.70 | £164 |
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 on foot is about 2¼ miles, which would take you 42-46 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 2¼ mile journey should cost approximately £10.60 to £18.20 and take 11-22 minutes
By car – Parking near Poplar station