What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR is to bus which costs £1 - £21 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Shadwell DLR?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Watney Market. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Big Ben and Shadwell DLR?

No, there is no direct ferry from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR. However, there are services departing from Westminster Pier and arriving at Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier via Canary Wharf Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Shadwell DLR?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westminster station station and arriving at Whitechapel station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR?

The distance between Big Ben and Shadwell DLR is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR without a car is to subway and train via Cannon Street station which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR?

It takes approximately 16 min to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Shadwell DLR bus from?

Big Ben to Shadwell DLR bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Shadwell DLR train from?

Big Ben to Shadwell DLR train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Westminster station.

Where does the Big Ben to Shadwell DLR bus arrive?

Big Ben to Shadwell DLR bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Watney Market station.

Where does the Big Ben to Shadwell DLR train arrive?

Big Ben to Shadwell DLR train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.

Where can I stay near Shadwell DLR?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Shadwell DLR.

Big Ben to Shadwell DLR - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Big Ben to Shadwell DLR by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway, train via Cannon Street station
best
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Cannon Street stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to Shadwell DLR Stationtrain Dlr
16 min
£3–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Watney Marketbus N15
41 min
£1–21
Subway
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Whitechapel stationsubway District
31 min
£3–11
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pierferry Rb4
1h 29m
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Canada Water stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the train from Canada Water to Shadwelltrain New Cross ELL - Dalston Junction / ...
22 min
£4–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Shadwell DLRtaxi 3.8 mi
13 min
£40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Big Ben to Shadwell DLRwalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Big Ben to Shadwell DLR by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Shadwell DLR, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to Whitechapel station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–11 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square to Watney Market every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–21 and the journey takes 24 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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