South Quay Station live DLR departures
Zone 2 · DLR
Live departures from South Quay Station
DLR line departures
Good ServiceLive line status at South Quay Station
Reliability at South Quay Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: DLR at 72.0%.
Recent disruption on lines serving South Quay Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through South Quay Station in the last:
Full reliability history: DLR
Stations near South Quay Station
South Quay Station platform depth
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
Location
Accessibility
Limited-capacity lift
A
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
940GZZDLSOQData 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 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 (Good Service). 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?
A
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 with no station-level closures reported. The line is running. Live status is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Has South Quay had delays recently?
Lines through South Quay have logged 14 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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