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South Quay Station live DLR departures

Zone 2 · DLR

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Live departures from South Quay Station

DLR line departures

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Live line status at South Quay Station

Reliability at South Quay Station (last 30 days)

70.2%
Good Service across lines here
Network ranking
219th of 420
across all stations we track
Worst day in last 30
4 Jun
24 mins of station-level disruption

By line

DLR 70.2% 36 severe events

Most reliable line here: DLR at 70.2%.

Recent disruption on lines serving South Quay Station

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

DLR line
37 days 2230 days 5390 days

Full reliability history: DLR

Stations near South Quay Station

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

DLR line

South Quay Station platform depth

0m

at street level - this is a surface station

Street level

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

About South Quay Station

Station overview

Lines
DLR
Modes
DLR

Location

Zone
Zone 2
● Step-free with caveats

Accessibility

Limited-capacity lift

2 limited-capacity lifts (8–12 people)

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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
940GZZDLSOQ
Data sources

Common questions about South Quay Station

What fare zone is South Quay in?

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

Which lines serve South Quay?

South Quay 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 South Quay 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 South Quay step-free?

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Are there lifts at South Quay?

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 South Quay?

The closest alternative stations to South Quay are Canary Wharf (6 min walk), Crossharbour (6 min walk), Heron Quays (6 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

Is South Quay open now?

South Quay is open, but 1 of the 1 lines through it is reporting severe disruption. See the live line status above before travelling.

Has South Quay had delays recently?

Lines through South Quay 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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