The average train between Shadwell DLR and Chinatown takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Shadwell DLR to Chinatown. 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 15 minutes between Shadwell DLR and Chinatown. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shadwell DLR is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Chinatown at 3:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Tower Gateway Station DLR and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


25 min • 2 changes


23 min • 2 changes


27 min • 2 changes


25 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Shadwell DLR to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR station and arriving at Chinatown station via Tower Gateway Station DLR station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Shadwell DLR to Chinatown train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.
Shadwell DLR to Chinatown train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Leicester Square station.
Book your Shadwell DLR to Chinatown train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Shadwell DLR and Chinatown is 5.2 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 9 min.