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

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross is to bus via Tobacco Dock which costs £3 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross is to train and subway which takes 10 min and costs £3 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Shadwell DLR and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tobacco Dock and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell DLR and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR and arriving at Embankment station via Cannon Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross?

The distance between Shadwell DLR and Charing Cross is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross without a car is to train and subway which takes 10 min and costs £3 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 10 min to get from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross, including transfers.

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

Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Tobacco Dock station.

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

Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.

Where does the Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross train arrive?

Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 19915+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR StationDlr
2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Embankment stationCircle / ...
10 min
£4–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watney Market to Trafalgar SquareN15
29 min
£1–22
Bus via Tobacco Dock
1. Take the bus from Tobacco Dock to Charing CrossN551
26 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross3.7 mi
12 min
£19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross3.2 mi
1h 2m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Embankment stationCircle / ...
11 min
£3–5
Bus via St Mary's & St Michael's Church
1. Take the bus from St Mary's & St Michael's Church to Charing Cross15 / ...
44 min
£1–22

Shadwell DLR to Charing Cross by train and subway

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Tobacco Dock to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tower Hill station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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