The average train between Royal Docks and Waterloo Station takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Royal Docks to Waterloo Station. 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 5 minutes between Royal Docks and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Docks is at 10:35 AM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Royal Docks to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Royal Docks station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via Canning Town DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Royal Docks to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
Royal Docks to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Waterloo Station.
Book your Royal Docks to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Royal Docks and Waterloo Station is 11.1 km. The road distance is 14 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Woolwich Dockyard to London Waterloo East 3 times a day. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 1h 12m.