There are many ways to get around the city, from cycling, walking, and riding public transportation.
Some of the most popular ways of traveling are the classic London red buses and the London Underground, both driven by a transport driver.
However, have you ever tried driverless transport?
Yes, you read that correctly. London has driverless trains called DLR that run through the east and southeast of London in the London Docklands region.
What does DLR stand for London? It means Docklands Light Railway, which is neither a tram nor Tube.
If you want to try riding this innovative public transportation, continue reading this DLR London Guide.
You will read about DLR stations, fares, payments, and many more.
Some other public transportation options you must know when travelling in London.
- London Underground
- London Bus
- London River Bus
- London Bike Rental
- London Trams
- London Overground
- London Cable Cars
- Driving in London
- Taxis in London
In summary, here is the table of contents of the article.
- What Is DLR London
- DLR Routes and DLR Stations London
- London DLR Map
- DLR Time in London
- How to Pay DLR London
- DLR London Prices
- DLR Peak and Off Peak Times
- Places to See along DLR Stations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Thoughts
Contents
- 1 What Is DLR London
- 2 DLR Routes and DLR Stations London
- 3 DLR Route, Station, and Interchange Table
- 4 London DLR Map
- 5 DLR Time in London
- 6 DLR Routes First Service and Last Service Timetable
- 7 How to Pay DLR London
- 8 Visitor Oyster Card
- 9 DLR London Prices
- 10 DLR Stations and Zones
- 11 DLR Pay as you go Caps and Travelcard Adult Rates
- 12 DLR Group Day Travelcard Prices
- 13 DLR Peak and Off Peak Times
- 14 DLR Peak Time and Off-Peak Time Table
- 15 Places to See along DLR Stations
- 16 Frequently Asked Questions
- 17 Final Thoughts
What Is DLR London
DLR is a light metro transport owned by Docklands Light Railway Ltd. It is London’s second rapid-transit system servicing the London Docklands, City of London, and Canary Wharf.
The operation began in 1987 and first started with 11 single-car trains, servicing 15 stations.
Today, it has 45 stations and 148 vehicles, running through seven lines on a 38-km track. The maximum speed is 50 mph or 80 km/hour, garnering a daily average ridership of 340,000.
It is fully autonomous and does not require a train attendant to operate the DLR.
However, you will find train attendants on board who manage the trains and attend to passengers.
To check DLR on the map, look for a turquoise-colored line.
DLR Routes and DLR Stations London
DLR has five routes available: Bank to Lewisham, Bank to Woolwich Arsenal, Stratford to Lewisham, Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal, and Tower Gateway to Beckton.
The DLR routes are connected to other lines for faster transfers, including London Overground, Elizabeth line, London City Airport, National Rail, London Underground, and Emirates Cable Car.
If you would like to see the stations available on DLR and other public transportation, visit TfL’s Stations, stops & piers page.
For DLR stations and routes, I created a table below for your easy reference. The table lists the five DLR routes and their stations. Moreover, I also included which interchanges are available per station.
DLR Route, Station, and Interchange Table
| Route | Station | Interchange |
| Bank to Lewisham | Bank DLR Station
|
Connects to Central, Northern, and Waterloo & City |
| Shadwell DLR Station | Connects to London Overground | |
| Limehouse DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Westferry DLR Station | Not available | |
| Canary Wharf DLR Station | Connects to Jubilee and Elizabeth line | |
| Heron Quays DLR Station | Not available | |
| South Quay DLR Station | Not available | |
| Crossharbour DLR Station | Not available | |
| Mudchute DLR Station | Not available | |
| Island Gardens DLR Station | Not available | |
| Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR Station | Not available | |
| Greenwich DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Deptford Bridge DLR Station | Not available | |
| Elverson Road DLR Station | Not available | |
| Lewisham DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Bank to Woolwich Arsenal | Bank DLR Station | Connects to Central, Northern, and Waterloo & City |
| Shadwell DLR Station | Connects to London Overground | |
| Limehouse DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Westferry DLR Station | Not available | |
| Poplar DLR Station | Not available | |
| Blackwall DLR Station | Not available | |
| East India DLR Station | Not available | |
| Canning Town DLR Station | Connects to Jubilee | |
| West Silvertown DLRStation | Not available | |
| Pontoon Dock DLR Station | Not available | |
| London City Airport DLR Station | Connects to airport | |
| King George V DLR Station | Not available | |
| Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Stratford to Lewisham | Stratford DLR Station | Connects to Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth line, National Rail, and London Overground |
| Pudding Mill Lane DLR Station | Not available | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | Not available | |
| Devons Road DLR Station | Not available | |
| Langdon Park DLR Station | Not available | |
| All Saints DLR Station | Not available | |
| Poplar DLR Station | Not available | |
| West India Quay DLR Station | Not available | |
| Canary Wharf DLR Station | Connects to Jubilee and Elizabeth line | |
| Heron Quays DLR Station | Not available | |
| South Quay DLR Station | Not available | |
| Crossharbour DLR Station | Not available | |
| Mudchute DLR Station | Not available | |
| Island Gardens DLR Station | Not available | |
| Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR Station | Not available | |
| Greenwich DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Deptford Bridge DLR Station | Not available | |
| Elverson Road DLR Station | Not available | |
| Lewisham DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal | Stratford International DLR Station | Connects to Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth line, National Rail, and London Overground |
| Stratford DLR Station | Not available | |
| Stratford High Street DLR Station | Not available | |
| Abbey Road DLR Station | Not available | |
| West Ham DLR Station | Connects to District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and National Rail | |
| Star Lane DLR Station | Not available | |
| Canning Town DLR Station | Connects to Jubilee | |
| West Silvertown DLR Station | Not available | |
| Pontoon Dock DLR Station | Not available | |
| London City Airport DLR Station | Connects to airport | |
| King George V DLR Station | Not available | |
| Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Tower Gateway to Beckton | Tower Gateway DLR Station | Not available |
| Shadwell DLR Station | Connects to London Overground | |
| Limehouse DLR Station | Connects to National Rail | |
| Westferry DLR Station | Not available | |
| Poplar DLR Station | Not available | |
| Blackwall DLR Station | Not available | |
| East India DLR Station | Not available | |
| Canning Town DLR Station | Connects to Jubilee | |
| Royal Victoria DLR Station | Connects to London Cable Car | |
| Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station | Connects to Elizabeth line | |
| Prince Regent DLR Station | Not available | |
| Royal Albert DLR Station | Not available | |
| Beckton Park DLR Station | Not available | |
| Cyprus DLR Station | Not available | |
| Gallions Reach DLR Station | Not available | |
| Beckton DLR Station | Not available |
London DLR Map
To help you find each DLR station, refer to the London DLR Map. The map shows the location of each station and interchange.
DLR Time in London
The best way to get the latest time updates is through the DLR Timetable. From this table, you can select your “From” and “To” stations and click “Show timetable”.
The page also gives you the option to choose the day and time you wish to check.
When you have decided on the station, time, and day, the DLR Timetable shows you a list of available departure and arrival times. The available times are usually serviceable.
However, if you wish to check on the service status of the DLR, check for Status Updates to see if there are minor delays, major delays, or good service status.
In case there are discontinued services, you can get information through Transport for London’s (TfL) planned line closures and service changes.
In the table below, I listed the first and last services of each DLR route to give you an idea of what it looks like on the DLR Timetable.
The table includes departure and arrival times from Monday to Friday, Saturday and public holidays, and Sundays.
DLR Routes First Service and Last Service Timetable
| Route | First Service | Last Service | ||||
| Monday to Friday
(Depart/Arrive) |
Saturday and Public Holidays
(Depart/Arrive) |
Sunday
(Depart/Arrive) |
Monday to Friday
(Depart/Arrive) |
Saturday and Public Holidays
(Depart/Arrive) |
Sunday
(Depart/Arrive) |
|
| Bank to Lewisham | 05:30/05:56
05:40/06:06 05:50/06:16 |
05:30/05:56
05:40/06:06 05:50/ 06:16 |
07:00/ 07:26
07:10/ 07:36 07:20/ 07:46 07:30/ 07:56 07:40/ 08:06 07:50/ 08:16 |
00:00/ 00:26
00:10/ 00:36 00:20/ 00:46 00:30/ 00:56 |
00:00/ 00:26
00:10/ 00:36 00:20/ 00:46 00:30/ 00:56 |
23:00/ 23:26
23:10/ 23:36 23:20/ 23:46 23:30/ 23:56 |
| Bank to Woolwich Arsenal | 05:32/ 05:58
05:42/ 06:08 05:52/ 06:18 |
05:32/ 05:58
05:42/ 06:08 05:52/ 06:18 |
07:02/ 07:28
07:12/ 07:38 07:22/ 07:48 07:32/ 07:58 07:42/08:08 07:52/ 08:18 |
00:02/ 00:28
00:12/ 00:38 00:22/ 00:48 00:32/ 00:58 |
00:02/ 00:28
00:12/ 00:38 00:22/ 00:48 00:32/ 00:58 |
23:02/ 23:28
23:12/ 23:86 23:22/ 23:48 23:32/ 23:58 |
| Stratford to Lewisham | 06:51/ 07:20
06:59/ 07:28 |
Not available | Not available | 08:03/ 08:32
08:11/ 08:40 08:19/ 08:48 08:27/ 08:56 08:35/09:04 08:43/ 09:12 08:51/ 09:20 08:59/ 09:28 |
Not available | Not available |
| Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal | 05:31/ 05:53
05:41/ 06:03 05:51/ 06:13 |
05:31/ 05:53
05:41/ 06:03 05:51/ 06:13 |
07:01/ 07:23
07:11/ 07:33 07:21/ 07:43 07:31/ 07:53 07:41/ 08:03 07:51/ 08:13 |
00:01/ 00:23 00:11/ 00:33
|
00:01/ 00:23
00:11/ 00:33 |
23:01/ 23:23
23:11/ 23:33 |
| Tower Gateway to Beckton | 05:28/ 05:55
05:38/ 06:05 05:48/ 06:15 05:58/ 06:25 |
05:28/ 05:55
05:38/ 06:05 05:48/ 06:15 05:58/ 06:25 |
06:58/ 07:25
|
00:08/ 00:35
00:18/ 00:45 00:28/ 00:55 00:38/ 01:05 |
00:08/ 00:35
00:18/ 00:45 00:28/ 00:55 00:38/ 01:05 |
23:08/ 23:35
23:18/ 23:45 23:28/ 23:55 23:38/ 00:05 |
How to Pay DLR London
There are several ways to pay for your fare in London. Although you can purchase a paper ticket in cash, cash payment is not the most ideal option since the fares are typically higher. If you want to get the best deal, use London’s payment cards instead.
Travelers can purchase an Oyster Card, Travelcard, or Visitor Oyster Card to pay for DLR fares. You can also use your bank card to pay as long as it is a Contactless Card.
To give you a better comparison of each payment option, refer to the Visitor Oyster Card Vs Oyster Card Vs Travel Card Vs Contactless Card guide.
Here is a brief explanation of what to expect with an Oyster Card, Visitor Oyster Card, Travelcard, and Contactless Card.
Oyster Card
An Oyster Card is an all-in-one card that can be used on a bus, Tube, tram, London Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, River Bus, and most National Rail services.
It is a Pay as you go (PAYG) card that lets you pay for only the journeys you take each time. You need to reload the card to add credit when the card balance is insufficient or zero.
To help you manage your balance, you need to have an Oyster Card account and use the TfL Oyster and contactless app.
The app helps you manage your funds, reload credit, request refunds, and check your transportation history. You can check the Complete Guide To Oyster Card to learn more.
Visitor Oyster Card
A Visitor Oyster Card is made for tourists or people living outside London. The card is purchased in advance before you arrive in London.
You can buy it through the Visitor Shop website, UK locations outside London, and in your country.
After purchasing the card, you can have it delivered to your residence before you head on your trip to London.
The benefits of a Visitor Oyster Card are similar to an Oyster Card since you can use it as a Pay as you go card on buses, trams, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, and most National Rail services in London. The only difference is that it has a £5 non-refundable deposit when you purchase it.
Travelcard
Unlike an Oyster Card and Visitor Oyster Card with a Pay as you go system, a Travelcard gives you unlimited rides for a day, week, month, or year.
Travel as many times and as many stations as you want throughout the date of validity of your Travelcard.
There are three types of Travelcards: Travelcard season tickets, Day Travelcard, and Group Day Travelcard.
Travelcard season tickets can be for seven days, one month, one year, or any duration you desire between 1.5 to 10.5 months.
If you only need a Travelcard for one day, choose a Day Travelcard, which is either an Anytime Day Travelcard or Off-peak Day Travelcard.
Read more about it through the guide Get Unlimited Travel With A London Travel Card.
Contactless Card
The last payment option you can use without purchasing a card is simply using your own bank card with a Contactless feature.
If your bank card has a Contactless symbol (a signal icon with four curved lines), then it is considered a Contactless Card. London public transportation accepts most non-UK bank cards as a mode of payment.
However, it is best to check with your bank issuer if you can use it as a Contactless Card in London.
Contactless Cards are used when you ride the bus, London Underground, London Overground, most National Rail services (London), tram, and DLR.
Read more about using a Contactless Card in the guide How to Use Contactless Card on London Transport.
DLR London Prices
Whether you ride a DLR, Tube, or London Overground, there is no difference in prices since Oyster Cards, Visitor Oyster Cards, Travelcards, and Contactless Cards already have a fixed price for all transportation.
The price only differs on whether it is a Pay as you go card or a Travelcard and the Zones you wish to travel to. Stations in London are divided into nine Zones, from Zone 1 to Zone 9.
When you buy a London card, you can choose to put a fare cap or limit. Furthermore, you can select the Zones you wish to travel to, such as Zone 1, Zone 1 to Zone 2, or Zone 4 to Zone 9.
The cap prices depend on the number of Zones you want to go to.
Generally, the more Zones you travel to, the higher the price. You can learn more about fares when you use the caps and Travelcard prices tool or search for a single journey fare through the Single fare finder tool of TfL.
Before checking the DLR London prices, you need to know first the DLR stations and their Zones.
Check which station and Zone your desired destination is in order to know the price.
Here is a table showing the list of DLR stations and Zones.
DLR Stations and Zones
| DLR Station | Fare Zone |
| Abbey Road | 3 |
| All Saints | 2 |
| Bank | 1 |
| Beckton | 3 |
| Beckton Park | 3 |
| Blackwall | 2 |
| Bow Church | 2 |
| Canary Wharf | 2 |
| Canning Town | 3 |
| Crossharbour | 2 |
| Custom House for ExCeL | 3 |
| Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich | 2 & 3 |
| Cyprus | 3 |
| Deptford Bridge | 2 & 3 |
| Devons Road | 2 |
| East India | 2 & 3 |
| Elverson Road | 2 & 3 |
| Gallions Reach | 3 |
| Greenwich | 2 & 3 |
| Heron Quays | 2 |
| Island Gardens | 2 |
| King George V | 3 |
| Langdon Park | 2 |
| Lewisham | 2 & 3 |
| Limehouse | 2 |
| London City Airport | 3 |
| Mudchute | 2 |
| Pontoon Dock | 3 |
| Poplar | 2 |
| Prince Regent | 3 |
| Pudding Mill Lane | 2 & 3 |
| Royal Albert | 3 |
| Royal Victoria | 3 |
| Shadwell | 2 |
| South Quay | 2 |
| Star Lane | 3 |
| Stratford | 3 |
| Stratford High Street | 3 |
| Stratford International | 3 |
| Tower Gateway | 1 |
| West Ham | 3 |
| West India Quay | 2 |
| West Silvertown | 3 |
| Westferry | 2 |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 4 |
Now that you know which Zones you need to pay for, check the table below on Pay as you go Caps and Travelcard Adult Rates per Zone.
Prices for children, teenagers, and PWDs are different. To learn more about the complete list of prices per passenger, visit the Tube and rail fares page.
DLR Pay as you go Caps and Travelcard Adult Rates
(Standard price for DLR, London Bus, Tram, Tube, most Elizabeth line services, London Overground, Emirates Air Line, Thames Clippers River Bus services, and most National Rail services)
| Zone | Pay as you go caps
(Adult Rate) |
Travelcard (Adult Rate) | ||||||
| Daily Peak | Daily Off-peak | Monday to Sunday | Day Anytime | Day Off-peak | 7 Day | Monthly | Annual | |
| Zones 1 only | £7.70 | £7.70 | £38.40 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £38.40 | £147.50 | £1,536 |
| Zones 1-2 | £7.70 | £7.70 | £38.40 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £38.40 | £147.50 | £1,536 |
| Zones 1-3 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £45.20 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £45.20 | £173.60 | £1,808 |
| Zones 1-4 | £11.00 | £11.00 | £55.20 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £55.20 | £212.00 | £2,208 |
| Zones 1-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 | £65.70 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £65.70 | £252.30 | £2,628 |
| Zones 1-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 | £70.30 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £70.30 | £270.00 | £2,812 |
| Zones 1-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £76.50 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £76.50 | £293.80 | £3,060 |
| Zones 1-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £90.30 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £90.30 | £346.80 | £3,612 |
| Zones 1-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £100.20 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £100.20 | £384.80 | £4,008 |
| Zone 2 only | £7.70 | £7.70 | £28.80 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 2-3 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £28.80 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 2-4 | £11.00 | £11.00 | £31.90 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £31.90 | £122.50 | £1,276 |
| Zones 2-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 | £38.20 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £38.20 | £146.70 | £1,528 |
| Zones 2-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 | £48.10 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £48.10 | £184.80 | £1,924 |
| Zones 2-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £49.90 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £49.90 | £191.70 | £1,996 |
| Zones 2-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £67.90 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £67.90 | £260.80 | £2,716 |
| Zones 2-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £67.90 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £67.90 | £260.80 | £2,716 |
| Zone 3 only | £9.00 | £9.00 | £28.80 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 3-4 | £11.00 | £11.00 | £28.80 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 3-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 | £31.90 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £31.90 | £122.50 | £1,276 |
| Zones 3-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 | £38.20 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £38.20 | £146.70 | £1,528 |
| Zones 3-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £49.90 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £49.90 | £191.70 | £1,996 |
| Zones 3-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £67.90 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £67.90 | £260.80 | £2,716 |
| Zones 3-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £67.90 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £67.90 | £260.80 | £2,716 |
| Zone 4 only | £11.00 | £11.00 | £28.80 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 4-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 | £28.80 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 4-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 | £31.90 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £31.90 | £122.50 | £1,276 |
| Zones 4-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £36.10 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £36.10 | £138.70 | £1,444 |
| Zones 4-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zones 4-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zone 5 only | £13.10 | £13.10 | £28.80 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 5-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 | £28.80 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 5-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £36.10 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £36.10 | £138.70 | £1,444 |
| Zones 5-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zones 5-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zone 6 only | £14.10 | £14.10 | £28.80 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £28.80 | £110.60 | £1,152 |
| Zones 6-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £36.10 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £36.10 | £138.70 | £1,444 |
| Zones 6-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zones 6-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zone 7 only | £15.30 | £14.10 | £36.10 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £36.10 | £138.70 | £1,444 |
| Zones 7-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zones 7-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zone 8 only | £18.10 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
| Zones 8-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £60.80 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £60.80 | £233.50 | £2,432 |
A Group Day Travelcard is the best option to save on fares if you need unlimited travel for a day. It is valid for a group of 10 people or more.
The table below shows the price for adults and children below 16 years old for Zone 1 to Zone 6 and Zone 1 to Zone 9.
DLR Group Day Travelcard Prices
| Zone | Adult | Children below 16 years old |
| Zone 1 to Zone 6 | £9.40 | £4.70 |
| Zone 1 to Zone 9 | £10 | £5 |
DLR Peak and Off Peak Times
You will notice that the table DLR Pay as you go Caps and Travelcard Adult Rates have different prices on Peak and Off-peak times.
Generally, rides made during rush hour have higher rates compared to those made during quieter times.
If you want to avoid the peak hours to save on fares, check the table below showing the DLR Peak Time and Off-Peak Time.
DLR Peak Time and Off-Peak Time Table
| Pay as you go | Day Travelcard | |
| Peak Time | Monday to Friday (except on public holidays)
06:30 am to 09:30 am 16:00 pm to 19:00 pm |
Anytime Day Travelcard
Starting from the date of use of the ticket until 04:29 am the next morning |
|
Off-peak TIme |
Monday to Friday
09:31 am to 15:59 pm 19:01 pm to 06:29 am |
Off-peak Day Travelcard
Monday to Friday 09:30 am onwards (for the whole day) Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays Starting from the date of use of the ticket until 04:29 am the next morning |
Places to See along DLR Stations
Riding the DLR promises several tourist attractions to explore. Most DLR stations have must-visit places nearby to have an enjoyable DLR experience.
It is a pleasant trip since you only need a few minutes to walk from the DLR station to the popular landmarks in London.
Listed below are some places that you won’t regret visiting.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Nearest Station: Stratford DLR Station
Address: Gerry Raffles Square, Theatre Square, London E15 1BN, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8534 0310
Bow Arts Trust
Nearest Station: Bow Church DLR Station
Address: 183 Bow Rd, Bow, London E3 2SJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8980 7774
Poplar Union
Nearest Station: Poplar DLR Station
Address: 2 Cotall St, London E14 6TL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 3039 3333
Troxy
Nearest Station: Limehouse DLR Station
Address: 490 Commercial Rd, London E1 0HX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7790 9000
Wilton’s Music Hall
Nearest Station: Shadwell DLR Station
Address: 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7702 2789
Bank of England
Nearest Station: Bank DLR Station
Address: Threadneedle St, London EC2R 8AH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 3461 4878
St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
Nearest Station: Tower Gateway DLR Station
Address: St Dunstan’s Hill, London EC3R 5DD, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7374 4127
Museum of London Docklands
Nearest Station: Canary Wharf DLR Station
Address: 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, No, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7001 9844
Cutty Sark
Nearest Station: Cutty Sark DLR Station(for Maritime Greenwich)
Address: King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8858 4422
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is London City Airport from the DLR?
The closest DLR station to London City Airport is the London City Airport DLR station.
It is connected to the London City Airport, so you will only need to walk for about a minute through Hartmann Road.
Is the DLR accessible?
Yes, all DLR stations have wheelchair access, accessibility stickers, and ramps on the platforms. With the help of TfL’s transport accessibility, you can download accessibility guides and maps and book assistance from the staff. Moreover, you can easily plan an accessible journey by choosing only accessible pathways and avoiding the stairs.
Is DLR safe?
According to the report on Crime and Safety on the Docklands Light Railway provided by London.gov.uk, the DLR has one of the lowest crime rates per million journeys.
It is considered a low-crime environment with minimal reported crimes. Additionally, TfL works hand in hand with the British Transport Police (BTP) to ensure passenger safety at all times.
How can I plan my journey in London?
With the help of TfL’s variety of travel tools, you can easily plan your journey with downloadable maps, step-by-step instructions on how to get to your destination, Oyster Card account management, and many more.
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Can you use Oyster on DLR?
Yes, you can. Oyster Cards let you commute from one transportation to another with just a single card.
You just need to touch in on the card reader upon entering and then touch out when you exit the DLR station.
Final Thoughts
Explore all the top London landmarks with driverless DLR trains. Most DLR stations are close to London’s iconic places, making it a hassle-free journey. With so many interchanges available from DLR stations, it is easy to get around London.
London is a must-visit at least once in your lifetime. Historical landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and endless shopping locations are some of the multiple reasons why London should be on your travel list.
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