The journey from Cutty Sark to Westminster is in fare zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the DLR and Jubilee tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf
- From Cutty Sark take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Jubilee Line
- Leave the train at Westminster
Number of tube stops: 12 · Journey time: Approx 36 mins
Stations on the route: Cutty Sark ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Mudchute ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ South Quay ➜ Heron Quays ➜ Canary Wharf (DLR) [change train] Canary Wharf (Underground) ➜ Canada Water ➜ Bermondsey ➜ London Bridge ➜ Southwark ➜ Waterloo ➜ Westminster
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the DLR and Jubilee
First and last train times on the DLR
Tube times for the Docklands Light Railway
Alternative routes include Cutty Sark to Charing Cross, Cutty Sark to St Jamess Park and Cutty Sark to Waterloo
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Cutty Sark tube station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
The Jubilee line at Westminster station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Circle and District line only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train
Cutty Sark station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two escalators instead
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Westminster station exit – There’s a lift from the Circle/District line platforms to the booking hall (or 2x14 steps up), or a lift from the Jubilee eastbound platform (or two escalators), or two lifts from the Jubilee westbound platform (or three escalators). After that there’s another lift to the Bridge Street northside exit (or 16 steps up), or one flight of stairs to the Westminster Pier exit (5 steps down), or three flights to the Parliament Street eastside exit (12 steps up +12 steps up +10 steps down), or four flights to the Parliament Street westside exit (12 steps up +4 steps down +2x12 steps down), or five flights to the Westminster Bridge exit (5 steps up +11 steps up +15 steps up +14 steps down +13 steps down)
The journey from Westminster to Cutty Sark is in fare zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf
- From Westminster take the Jubilee Line
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at Cutty Sark
Number of tube stops: 12 · Journey time: Approx 34 mins
Stations on the route: Westminster ➜ Waterloo ➜ Southwark ➜ London Bridge ➜ Bermondsey ➜ Canada Water ➜ Canary Wharf (Underground) [change train] Canary Wharf (DLR) ➜ Heron Quays ➜ South Quay ➜ Crossharbour & London Arena ➜ Mudchute ➜ Island Gardens ➜ Cutty Sark
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Jubilee and DLR
First and last train times on the Jubilee line
Tube times for the Jubilee line
Alternative routes include Westminster to Charing Cross, Westminster to St Jamess Park and Westminster to Waterloo
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
The Jubilee line at Westminster train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Circle and District line only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train
Cutty Sark station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
Westminster station entrance – There’s a lift between the Bridge Street northside entrance and the booking hall (or 16 steps down), or one flight of stairs from the Westminster Pier entrance (5 steps up), or three flights from the Parliament Street eastside entrance (10 steps down +12 steps down +12 steps up), or four flights from the Parliament Street westside entrance (2x12 steps down +4 steps up +12 steps up), or five flights from the Westminster Bridge entrance (13 steps down +14 steps down +15 steps down +11 steps up +5 steps up). After that there’s another lift down to the Circle/District line platforms (or 2x14 steps down), or a lift down to the Jubilee eastbound platform (or two escalators), or two lifts down to the Jubilee westbound platform (or three escalators)
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Cutty Sark station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two escalators instead
Tube fare between Cutty Sark and Westminster
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 1-2. The cheapest fare is £2.80 off-peak (£3.40 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 1-2 fare | £6.70 | £3.40 | £2.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| Zone 1-2 travelcard | n/a | n/a | £42.70 | £164 |
| Zone 1-4 travelcard | £15.90 | n/a | £61.40 | £235.80 |
| Zone 1-6 travelcard | £22.60 | £15.90 | £78 | £299 |
| Zone 1-9 travelcard | £28.50 | £17 | £111.30 | £427.40 |
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Peak and off-peak journey times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.
Other ways to make this journey
Travel on foot – The distance from Westminster to Cutty Sark is about 5¼ miles, so we don’t recommend walking
Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus fares · Senior bus fares · Child bus fares
Travel by taxi – A 5¼ miles taxi journey between Westminster train station and Cutty Sark should cost approximately £23 to £35.50 will take 23-37 mins
Travel by car – Car parks near Cutty Sark station and Westminster