Poplar Station live DLR departures
Zone 2 · DLR
Live departures from Poplar Station
DLR line departures
Good ServiceLive line status at Poplar Station
Reliability at Poplar Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: DLR at 85.6%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Poplar Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Poplar Station in the last:
Full reliability history: DLR
Stations near Poplar Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Poplar Station platform depth
at street level - this is a surface station
Street level
Poplar Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.
About Poplar Station
Station overview
Location
Accessibility
Limited-capacity lift
B
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
940GZZDLPOPData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
Common questions about Poplar Station
What fare zone is Poplar in?
Poplar is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Poplar?
Poplar Station is served by the DLR line. Current status: DLR (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
Is Poplar step-free?
Yes, with caveats. Limited-capacity lift. Live disruption: Poplar: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available to/from Aspen Way due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live status before travelling. 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 Poplar step-free?
B
Are there lifts at Poplar?
Yes - 2 limited-capacity lifts (8-12 people). Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.
Which stations are near Poplar?
The closest alternative stations to Poplar are West India Quay (3 min walk), All Saints (6 min walk), Canary Wharf (6 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Is Poplar open now?
Disruption reported at Poplar right now. Poplar: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available to/from Aspen Way due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Poplar had delays recently?
Lines through Poplar have logged 19 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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