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Limehouse Station live DLR departures

Zone 2 · DLR

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Station disruption reported
Limehouse: reduced escalator service - there is no up escalator in service due to a fault.

Live departures from Limehouse Station

DLR line departures

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Live line status at Limehouse Station

Reliability at Limehouse Station (last 30 days)

70.2%
Good Service across lines here
Network ranking
209th of 420
across all stations we track
Worst day in last 30
24 Jun
4,519 mins of station-level disruption
Step-free uptime (90d)
99.6%
7 lift outages in window

Most reliable line here: DLR at 70.2%.

Recent disruption on lines serving Limehouse Station

Severe-status incidents on lines through Limehouse Station in the last:

37 days 2230 days 5390 days

Full reliability history: DLR

Stations near Limehouse Station

Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.

Limehouse Station platform depth

0m

at street level - this is a surface station

Street level

Limehouse Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.

About Limehouse Station

Station overview

Lines
DLR
Modes
DLR

Location

Zone
Zone 2
● Step-free with caveats

Accessibility

Limited-capacity lift

5 limited-capacity lifts (8–12 people) Step-free National Rail connection

B You can change between westbound National Rail services and eastbound DLR services

What the symbols mean
  • Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
  • Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
  • Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
  • Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
  • Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
  • Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
  • 🅿️ Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.

Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.

Identifier

NAPTAN
940GZZDLLIM
Data sources

Common questions about Limehouse Station

What fare zone is Limehouse in?

Limehouse is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.

Which lines serve Limehouse?

Limehouse Station is served by the DLR line. Current status: DLR (Part Closure). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.

Is Limehouse step-free?

Yes, with caveats. Limited-capacity lift. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.

How do I enter Limehouse step-free?

B You can change between westbound National Rail services and eastbound DLR services

Are there lifts at Limehouse?

Yes - 5 limited-capacity lifts (8-12 people). Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.

Which stations are near Limehouse?

The closest alternative stations to Limehouse are Westferry (12 min walk), Shadwell (14 min walk), Stepney Green (14 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

Is Limehouse open now?

Disruption reported at Limehouse right now. Limehouse: reduced escalator service - there is no up escalator in service due to a fault. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.

Has Limehouse had delays recently?

Lines through Limehouse have logged 22 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.

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