Royal Albert
Dlr
E16 2QD
Roam Intelligence
LIVEGood news — the DLR is running smoothly this evening. At Royal Albert, platforms are busy with the evening commute. The next train arrives in 3 minutes.
Live Departures
Towards
Tower Gateway DLR Station
3
minutes
Beckton DLR Station
8
min
Tower Gateway DLR Station
12
min
Beckton DLR Station
17
min
Tower Gateway DLR Station
21
min
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Journeys, what's nearby & accessibility — just ask
Events & Culture
Line Status
DLR
Area & Local Context
Airport-facing residential and business area where constant helicopter noise and proximity to City Airport gives it a transient, utilitarian character despite new apartments.
Nearby Highlights
London City Airport (immediate proximity, helicopters constant)
Royal Victoria Dock (water activities)
Dockside residential blocks
Pontoon Dock marina
Silvertown area (industrial heritage)
Local Tips
Helicopter noise is absolutely constant — this is the reality of the location, not occasional
Late-night bars cater to airport staff and shift workers; it's not a party area despite the bars
Best Exits
Exit towards the airport if heading to City Airport
Exit towards the docks for waterfront walks away from noise
Accessibility
Limited step-free access
Limited step-free access — check tfl.gov.uk before travelling
Step-free access
Not available
Escalators
Not available
Help point
Not available
Toilets
Not available
Baby changing
Not available
Location
Royal Albert Station
51.5084, 0.0459 · Open in Google Maps
First & Last Services
Popular Journeys from here
London Bridge
~15 minInterchange hub
Oxford Circus
~15 minShopping & West End
King's Cross
~20 minNational Rail hub
Heathrow
~45 minAirport connections
Connecting stations
Nearby Toilets
— within 10 min walk