Where does the DLR run from and to?
The DLR network runs from the Canary Wharf, Heron Quays, West India Quay and South Quay to Bank in the heart of the City of London, Tower Gateway, Stratford, Beckton, Woolwich Arsenal and Lewisham.
How many DLR routes are there?
The DLR consists of five routes: Stratford—to the north. Beckton via the Royal Docks, in the east.
How many London DLR stations are there?
45 stations
The routes to Beckton (1994), Lewisham (1999), London City Airport (2005), Woolwich Arsenal (2009) and Stratford International (2011) mean that today, the DLR has 45 stations and 149 vehicles, many operating in 3-car formation.
Where does the DLR cross the Thames?
It crossed under the Thames to Cutty Sark in the centre of Greenwich, and surfaced at Greenwich railway station, with cross-platform interchange between the northbound track and the London-bound main line.
Do I need to touch in and out on DLR?
Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, National Rail, River Bus and Emirates Air Line. Touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. To pay the right fare: Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out.
How do I pay on the DLR?
DLR fares are the same as the Tube. You can pay for the DLR with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or Travelcard, as well as contactless payment cards. For contactless payment cards issued outside the UK, check with your bank to see whether transaction fees or bank charges apply.
Is DLR part of London Underground?
Most of the DLR is not underground – just five stations out of 45 (Bank, Island Gardens, Cutty Sark, Woolwich Arsenal, Stratford International). In its early years, that number was just one (Bank). In its really early years, it was none. It’s also, still, a light rail system.
What happens if I dont tap in DLR?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
Is the DLR expensive?
How much does the DLR cost? DLR fares are the same as the Tube. You can pay for the DLR with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or Travelcard, as well as contactless payment cards. For contactless payment cards issued outside the UK, check with your bank to see whether transaction fees or bank charges apply.
Does it cost extra to use DLR?
The Underground and DLR are completely integrated for this kind of journey. You’ll pay one fare for the whole journey. Assuming you’re making this trip off peak, the tube journey (z1-3) will cost 2.50GBP, and the DLR (z3 only) 1.30.
Do you have to tap in separately for DLR?