The average train between Shadwell DLR and Big Ben takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 15 times per hour from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben. 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 Shadwell DLR and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 8:52 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Shadwell DLR is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR station and arriving at Big Ben station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
Shadwell DLR to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.
Shadwell DLR to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Westminster station.
The distance between Shadwell DLR and Big Ben is 4.9 km. The road distance is 5 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Whitechapel station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–11 and the journey takes 15 min.