Public Transport

Buses

Buses are an easy and affordable way to travel around London, with 95% of the community living within 400 metres of a bus stop.

Did you know, all London buses are now low or zero emissions. So by using the local bus youâ€™re not only taking away the worry about parking and driving through congestion, but you are also contributing towards better air quality by using them.

Your nearest bus stop is Gallions Reach Station (Stop D). This stop is a 2 minute walk away from Gallions Place, West of Atlantis Avenue.

From this bus stop you have access to the following bus services;

262 Service: from Gallions Reach Retail Park to Stratford Bus Station, running approximately every 10-15 mins during the day, 7 days per week.

366 Service: from Falmouth Gardens to Beckton Bus Station, via Barking Station, Barking Town Centre, as well as many shopping centres and retail parks. Running approximately every 10-15 minutes during the day, 7 days per week.

Some useful websites and apps:

Transport for London – This website gives you all the information you need on how much different forms of transport cost and how to pay to travel around London.
Traveline â€“ Check your public transport journeys, bus stops and timetables including live bus departure times through Traveline.

DLR Travel

Gallions Reach DLR Station is just a 3-minute walk away from your home at Gallions Place. The station is located on the DLR’s Beckton branch, between Cyprus and Beckton stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. From Gallions Reach you can get to Beckton DLR Station, Cyprus DLR Station, Canning Town and Tower Gateway DLR Station among other locations. Find out more here.

The first DLR trains start around 5.30am and end around 12.30am from Monday to Saturday. Sunday services start later and finish earlier, usually beginning around 7am and ending around 11.30pm.

Travelling regularly?

Railcards provide a great way of saving up to a third on the cost of train travel. There are various options available for a yearly fee including Two Together, 16-25, Disabled Persons, and Family & Friends. Find out more here.

Some useful websites and apps:

National Rail â€“ The National Rail Enquiries website and app provides a journey planning tool plus updates and information on any planned engineering works.
Split My Fare â€“ For long distance journeys, you may be able to save by â€˜splitting your ticketâ€™. There are many websites that can assist with this, including Split My Fare.

There are many different public transport options available around your area, so why not take advantage of it?