What is the cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square?

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square is to bus which costs £1 - £22 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square?

The fastest way to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shadwell and Trafalgar Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watney Market and arriving at Trafalgar Square. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Shadwell and Trafalgar Square?

No, there is no direct ferry from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square. However, there are services departing from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier via Canary Wharf Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell and Trafalgar Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitechapel station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square?

The distance between Shadwell and Trafalgar Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square without a car?

The best way to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square?

It takes approximately 14 min to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shadwell to Trafalgar Square bus from?

Shadwell to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Watney Market station.

Where do I catch the Shadwell to Trafalgar Square train from?

Shadwell to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Whitechapel station.

Where does the Shadwell to Trafalgar Square bus arrive?

Shadwell to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Shadwell to Trafalgar Square train arrive?

Shadwell to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

How do I get a train ticket from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square?

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Shadwell to Trafalgar Square - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Shadwell to Trafalgar Square by train, subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
14 min
£4–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watney Market to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
28 min
£1–22
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb4
2. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
56 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell to Trafalgar Squaretaxi 3.7 mi
12 min
£35–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
18 min
£2–10
Bus via Charing Cross
1. Take the bus from Watney Market to Charing Crossbus 15 / ...
40 min
£1–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell to Trafalgar Squarewalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m

Shadwell to Trafalgar Square by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Shadwell, Greater London, England and Trafalgar Square, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Watney Market to Trafalgar Square hourly. Tickets cost £1–22 and the journey takes 26 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier to Trafalgar Square via Canary Wharf Pier and Embankment Pier in around 56 min.

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