Canning Town

Light rail station in Newham

Address: Silvertown Way, London E16 1DQ, United Kingdom

Phone: nan

Region: Newham

Nearest station: Royal Victoria (0.47 miles)

Rated: 4.1/5 on Google.

🚉 Canning Town station was first opened in 1847 and underwent several changes and relocations over the years.
🎟️ The original station closed in 1888 and a new one was constructed on the north side of Barking Road near Stephenson Street.
🚇 The station is conveniently located with easy interchange between the Jubilee Line Extension and Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
🚌 A large bus station is also part of the complex, providing additional transportation options for commuters.
⌛ The DLR extension to Beckton started running through Canning Town in March 1994, with a combined interchange station instead of a separate DLR stop.
💼 The booking hall at the station was replaced in the 1960s but remained until May 1994.
⬆️ The tiered design of the station places the DLR platforms above the Jubilee Line platforms, allowing for a seamless transfer between services.
✅ Mixed opinions exist regarding various aspects of Canning Town, such as its multiple relocations and changes throughout history.

Options: Wheelchair accessible entrance, 24-hour transit available

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