This journey is in zones 2&3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From West Silvertown take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Westferry
Number of stops: 5 · Journey time: Approx 12 mins
Stations on the route: West Silvertown ➜ Canning Town ➜ East India ➜ Blackwell ➜ Poplar ➜ Westferry
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include West Silvertown to West India Quay, West Silvertown to Canary Wharf and West Silvertown to Limehouse
Stairs, lifts and escalators
West Silvertown is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Westferry is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West Silvertown entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the DLR platforms
Westferry 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 (3x16 steps down to the westbound platform, or 2x16 steps down +14 steps down to the eastbound platform)
This journey is in zones 2&3 and it’s a direct train on the Docklands Light Railway
- From Westferry take the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at West Silvertown
Number of stops: 5 · Journey time: Approx 12 mins
Stations on the route: Westferry ➜ Poplar ➜ Blackwell ➜ East India ➜ Canning Town ➜ West Silvertown
Live status and delays
First and last train times
Docklands Light Railway timetable
Alternative routes include Westferry to West India Quay, Westferry to Canary Wharf and Westferry to Limehouse
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Westferry is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West Silvertown is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Westferry 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 (3x16 steps up to the westbound platform, or 14 steps up +2x16 steps up to the eastbound platform)
West Silvertown exit – There’s a lift between the DLR platforms and the exit
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 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 Westferry station