The average train between Shadwell DLR and Leicester Square Station takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Shadwell DLR to Leicester Square 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 10 minutes between Shadwell DLR and Leicester Square Station. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Shadwell DLR is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Leicester Square Station at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Tower Gateway Station DLR and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 22m • 2 changes


4h 58m • 2 changes


24 min • 2 changes


26 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Shadwell DLR to Leicester Square Station. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR station and arriving at Leicester Square Station station via Embankment station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Shadwell DLR to Leicester Square Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Tower Hill station.
Shadwell DLR to Leicester Square Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Embankment station.
Book your Shadwell DLR to Leicester Square Station train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Shadwell DLR and Leicester Square Station is 4.9 km. The road distance is 5 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tower Hill station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–7 and the journey takes 9 min.