Parking Near Blackwall DLR Station, Poplar
Where Can I Park for Blackwall DLR Station?
The APCOA council car park on Blackwall Way charges Monday to Friday from 08:30am to 17:29pm, with petrol-car rates including £5.50 for up to 1 hour and £11 for up to 2 hours. Nearby alternatives include a £4 a day Ibis London Docklands bay 92 yd away and monthly spaces from £90 a month.
- Address
- Blackwall, London, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Ibis London Docklands E14, 92 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- East India, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / tree diagram
Parking at Blackwall DLR Station Itself
The station sits on Blackwall Way, where APCOA operates a council car park (apcoa.co.uk). The APCOA tariff applies from Monday to Friday during charging hours of 08:30am to 17:29pm (apcoa.co.uk).
APCOA lists petrol-car charges of £5.50 for up to 1 hour, £8.25 for up to 90 minutes, £11 for up to 2 hours and £8.25 for up to 150 minutes (apcoa.co.uk). The tariff makes the site more suitable for short visits than for a full commuter day, particularly where a longer stay would move beyond the listed short-stay bands.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Blackwall Way
The closest listed space is an outdoor daily bay at Ibis London Docklands, a few steps away at 92 yd, priced at £4 a day. A 24/7 outdoor space near East India Station is 101 yd away and costs £16.25 an hour, making it suited to a brief stop rather than regular all-day parking.
A second Ibis London Docklands outdoor space is 115 yd away at £25 a day. Monthly options include a space in Blackwall, E14 9DE, 164 yd away at £137 a month, plus two covered spaces on Fairmont Avenue, each 192 yd away at £90 a month. The monthly bays suit regular commuters, while the daily spaces are more practical for occasional station trips.
On-Street Parking Controls Around the Station
The published petrol tariff is £5.50 for up to 1 hour, £8.25 for up to 90 minutes, £11 for up to 2 hours and £8.25 for up to 150 minutes (apcoa.co.uk).
A private gated underground parking bay is advertised on Blackwall Way, next to East India DLR Station (parklet.co.uk). The listing identifies the bay as a parking space to rent in E14 9GP and describes access as private and gated (parklet.co.uk). These arrangements are separate from ordinary kerbside parking, so the station approach includes both controlled public parking and privately rented bays.
Commuter Choices for a Daily DLR Journey
The £4 daily Ibis London Docklands space is the lowest-priced Parksy listing near the station and is 92 yd away. The £25 daily Ibis space is 115 yd away, while the £16.25-an-hour East India Station space is available 24/7 at 101 yd. These choices cover occasional commuters, longer daytime stays and short visits.
For a regular weekday journey, the monthly listings are more naturally suited to repeat use: the Blackwall E14 9DE space costs £137 a month at 164 yd, and each Fairmont Avenue covered space costs £90 a month at 192 yd. The APCOA site has weekday charging hours of 08:30am to 17:29pm, so its published tariff is aimed at daytime parking rather than an unrestricted monthly arrangement (apcoa.co.uk).
East India, Poplar and Canary Wharf Connections
East India station is the closest nearby station, 0.2 mi away and about a 5-minute walk. Poplar DLR station is about a 9-minute walk, while Canary Wharf is about a 12-minute walk. These alternatives give drivers more than one interchange point when comparing routes across the Docklands.
The private gated bay advertised on Blackwall Way is next to East India DLR Station, making East India the most direct nearby alternative for a parking-and-DLR journey (parklet.co.uk). The Parksy spaces around Ibis London Docklands and Fairmont Avenue also place parking within walking distance of the station area.
Sources
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Blackwall DLR Station?
The APCOA council car park on Blackwall Way charges Monday to Friday from 08:30am to 17:29pm, with petrol-car rates including £5.50 for up to 1 hour and £11 for up to 2 hours. Nearby alternatives include a £4 a day Ibis London Docklands bay 92 yd away and monthly spaces from £90 a month.
What Are the APCOA Parking Charges at Blackwall DLR Station?
The APCOA tariff on Blackwall Way applies Monday to Friday during charging hours of 08:30am to 17:29pm. Petrol-car charges are £5.50 for up to 1 hour, £8.25 for up to 90 minutes, £11 for up to 2 hours and £8.25 for up to 150 minutes.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Space?
The lowest-priced Parksy listing is an outdoor daily bay at Ibis London Docklands, priced at £4 a day and 92 yd away. It is the closest listed space, making it a practical option for occasional station trips. A second Ibis London Docklands outdoor space is 115 yd away and costs £25 a day.
Which Parking Options Suit Regular Commuters?
Monthly listings are more naturally suited to repeat weekday use. A space in Blackwall, E14 9DE, costs £137 a month and is 164 yd away. Two covered spaces on Fairmont Avenue each cost £90 a month and are 192 yd away. The daily spaces are more practical for occasional station trips.
Is There Private Gated Parking on Blackwall Way?
A private gated underground parking bay is advertised on Blackwall Way, next to East India DLR Station. The listing identifies it as a parking space to rent in E14 9GP and describes access as private and gated. It is separate from ordinary kerbside parking and the controlled public parking arrangements.
Which Nearby Stations Can I Walk To?
East India station is 0.2 mi away and about a 5-minute walk, making it the closest nearby station. Poplar DLR station is about a 9-minute walk, while Canary Wharf is about a 12-minute walk. These alternatives provide more than one interchange point when comparing routes across the Docklands.
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