The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Royal Docks takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks. 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 Charing Cross (Station) and Royal Docks. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 12:31 PM which arrives into Royal Docks at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Embankment station and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

5h 16m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross (Station) station and arriving at Royal Docks station via London City Airport DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Bank DLR Station.
Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
Book your Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Royal Docks is 11.9 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min.