The average ferry between Charing Cross and Shadwell takes 52 min and the fastest ferry takes 32 min. The ferry runs at least 2 times per hour from Charing Cross to Shadwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run every 30 minutes between Charing Cross and Shadwell. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Shadwell at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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32 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Shadwell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct ferry from Charing Cross to Shadwell. However, there are services departing from Embankment Pier station and arriving at Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier station via Canary Wharf Pier station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Charing Cross and Shadwell is 4.7 km.
You can take a ferry from Embankment Pier to Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier via Canary Wharf Pier in around 44 min.