The average train between Shadwell and Big Ben takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 15 times per hour from Shadwell 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 and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 12:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shadwell is at 2:57 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 3:13 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 to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Shadwell station and arriving at Big Ben station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
Shadwell to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.
Shadwell to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Westminster station.
The distance between Shadwell and Big Ben is 4.9 km. The road distance is 5 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tower Hill station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 10 min.
