The average train between Charing Cross and Shadwell DLR takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross and Shadwell DLR. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 1:56 PM which arrives into Shadwell DLR at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Tower Hill station and take an average of 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Shadwell DLR. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Shadwell DLR station via Tower Hill station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
Charing Cross to Shadwell DLR train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Charing Cross to Shadwell DLR train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tower Hill station.
Book your Charing Cross to Shadwell DLR train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Charing Cross and Shadwell DLR is 4.8 km. The road distance is 5 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Tower Hill station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–7 and the journey takes 10 min.