Suggestions for Light Rail Station near Stratford and New Town, London

Mark J. • August 14, 2014The old station building at the end of the walkway was for the former Stratford Market station.

Liam B. • September 21, 2013The Beatles "Abbey Road DLR" isn't one of their best albums...

Heather • December 29, 2014Best place to access Waitrose and John Lewis without walking all the way through Westfield.

Nigel • December 1, 2022There’s an ABBA merchandise shop downstairs with many of the same items from the one inside the arena.

Ruth C. • August 10, 2014Helpful staff, easy to find your way around, easy access for wheelchair users.

Jack S. • September 22, 2018If you’re here to visit the Olympic Park, it’s not very well sign posted. For event days at the London Stadium, it’s best just to follow the crowd. Easier than Stratford Station on event days.

Dale C. • April 7, 2010Second door in South-bound is perfect for Canary Wharf escalator :)

Sandeep D. • May 1, 2013Good connectivity for both Canary Wharf and Stratford. On weekends there are 10 min gap between trains

Dave N. • September 1, 2011You might have to change at Canning Town for Beckon trains early in the day

Liam H. • January 12, 2012Go to the steam ship pub at leamouth round about on a Friday night it's blinding

Mark J. • June 26, 2011The old Poplar Baths is just outside the station (turn left). Quite an interesting old building.

Carl G. • July 4, 2016Decent connections across East London and into the centre of the city.

Matt S. • August 11, 2013If you're getting the first train on Sunday, get there early. It's usually packed!

Bruno B. • December 1, 2015You can take the Tower Gateway trains and change at Shadwell for the Bank DLR... Much less wait :)

The Public R. • September 24, 2011Get tip top fresh fish @billinsgate market but be early

Stephanie L. • April 17, 2010Walk to the far western end of the platform to Change to the central, Waterloo and city, and northern lines. Go to eastern end of platform to change to central and district from monument stn.

Swarmstrong • September 29, 2014All brand new and super nice

HISTORY UK • February 14, 2011London’s first purpose-built docks were built here in 1802, cutting the area off from the shore and creating the ‘Isle’ of Dogs. At the time they were the largest dockyards in the world.

Joseph S. • November 3, 2010Going to Shadwell? It's a nice straightforward walk from here, and there's a bike highway built along it.

Tom Y. • January 12, 2011In the winter it's worth getting on from the Supermarket side so you can stand behind the glass doors. It's bloody freezing otherwise.

JOHN D. • June 21, 2012La Barrique opens at 0600 for coffee in the morning and stays open late for evening drinks :-)

Mark J. • May 7, 2012Should really be called Prince Regent for ExCel. But it isn't.