The average train between Charing Cross and Shadwell takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 14 times per hour from Charing Cross to Shadwell. 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 Charing Cross and Shadwell. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Shadwell at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Cannon Street station and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Shadwell. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Shadwell station via Cannon Street station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Charing Cross to Shadwell train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Charing Cross to Shadwell train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Shadwell DLR Station.
Book your Charing Cross to Shadwell train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Charing Cross and Shadwell is 4.7 km. The road distance is 5 km.
There is no direct connection from Charing Cross to Shadwell. However, you can take the subway to Cannon Street station, walk to Bank DLR Station, then take the train to Shadwell DLR Station.