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Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks trains

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Trip Overview

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.

37 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Train via Bank DLR Station

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  1. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
38 min
£3–5

Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks train times

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 11:51 PM which arrives into Royal Docks at 12:26 AM. 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)37 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)35 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)37 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)36 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)36 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)38 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)7h 58m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)43 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)40 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)38 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross (Station) to Royal Docks? 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.

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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Royal Docks, England?

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.

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