Prince Regent DLR station

Location and connections

The stop sits at the eastern end of the ExCeL Exhibition Centre complex and its signage is subtitled "for ExCeL East" to guide visitors. It lies on the DLR's Beckton branch, positioned between Custom House and Royal Albert stations. The station is in Travelcard Zone 3 and is often used by event attendees and local commuters.

Facilities and layout

Prince Regent has platforms serving trains in both directions and is typical of DLR stops, with elevated walkways linking entrance, platforms and a small adjoining bus hub. The station provides step-free access suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and luggage, and accepts contactless and Oyster ticketing consistent with London's fare system. A compact bus station beside the rail platforms offers onward services, including routes toward Plaistow and connections to London City Airport.

History and role

Opened as part of the late 20th-century extension of the DLR into the Royal Docks and Beckton area, Prince Regent helped support regeneration and the growth of exhibition business at ExCeL. Its proximity to event entrances means it frequently experiences high passenger flows during conferences and shows, and it has been integrated into local wayfinding and transport planning to handle peak event demand.

Practical information

• Line: Docklands Light Railway — Beckton branch (Beckton).
• Adjacent stations: Custom House and Royal Albert.
• Zone: Travelcard Zone 3.
• Bus connections and airport links: services including routes toward Plaistow and London City Airport depart from the small bus interchange next to the station.

For route planning and service updates consult official DLR and transport pages or station notices on the day of travel. Additional background on the Docklands and local developments is available through resources on the wider Docklands and East London regeneration projects.