The average train between Bow and Shadwell DLR takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Bow to Shadwell DLR. 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 Bow and Shadwell DLR. The earliest departure is at 5:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bow is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Shadwell DLR at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Poplar DLR Station and take an average of 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Shadwell DLR. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Shadwell DLR station via Poplar DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Bow to Shadwell DLR train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Bow Church DLR Station.
Bow to Shadwell DLR train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.
The distance between Bow and Shadwell DLR is 3.2 km. The road distance is 5 km.
You can take a train from Bow Church DLR Station to Shadwell DLR via Poplar DLR Station and Poplar in around 14 min.