The average train between Dalston and Poplar takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Dalston to Poplar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Dalston and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 12:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalston is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Poplar at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Shadwell and take an average of 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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20 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dalston to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Dalston station and arriving at Poplar station via Shadwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
Dalston to Poplar train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Dalston Junction station.
Dalston to Poplar train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Poplar DLR Station.
Book your Dalston to Poplar train tickets online with London Overground and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Dalston and Poplar is 5.6 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Dalston Junction to Poplar DLR Station via Shadwell and Shadwell DLR Station in around 19 min.