What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell is to bus which costs £1 - £20 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Shadwell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Watney Market. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Shadwell?

No, there is no direct ferry from Charing Cross to Shadwell. However, there are services departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier via Canary Wharf Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Shadwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Rd and arriving at Whitechapel Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Shadwell?

The distance between Charing Cross and Shadwell is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Shadwell without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell?

The train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Whitechapel Station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Shadwell bus from?

Charing Cross to Shadwell bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Shadwell train from?

Charing Cross to Shadwell train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Shadwell?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £20 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Charing Cross to Shadwell bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Shadwell bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Watney Market station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Shadwell train arrive?

Charing Cross to Shadwell train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Whitechapel Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Shadwell?

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Charing Cross to Shadwell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Charing Cross to Shadwell by train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
8 min
£2–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Watney Marketbus 15 / ...
38 min
£1–20
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pierferry Rb4
44 min
£18–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Shadwelltaxi 3.6 mi
12 min
£35–45
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Cannon Street stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to Shadwell DLR Stationtrain Dlr
12 min
£2–6
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Whitechapel stationsubway District
13 min
£2–7
Subway via Tower Hill station
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Tower Hill stationsubway Circle / ...
18 min
£2–7
Walk
1. Take the walk from Charing Cross to Shadwellwalk 3.2 mi
1h 2m

Charing Cross to Shadwell by train

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Shadwell, Greater London, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Whitechapel Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Watney Market every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–20 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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