How to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East by Tube?

From Charing Cross to Aldgate East by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Aldgate East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

16min£2.80
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Dagenham East
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station Aldgate East
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Aldgate East by Tube via CIRCLE

Take one direct Tube from Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Aldgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

21min£2.80
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Aldgate East

The distance between Charing Cross, Whitechapel and Aldgate East, Whitechapel is approximately 2.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Aldgate East by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whitechapel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, Whitechapel and the nearest public transport station is Embankment.

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment (40b)
  • Embankment (40c)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier

Public transport stations close to Aldgate East, Whitechapel

Aldgate East is located at Aldgate East, Whitechapel and the nearest public transport station is Tower Gateway.

Tube stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate
  • Aldgate East

Train stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Fenchurch Street

Bus stations close to Aldgate East:

  • St Botolph Street (B)
  • Mansell Street (S)
  • Adler Street (D)

DLR stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Tower Gateway

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Aldgate East by Tube via CIRCLE

Take one direct Tube from Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Aldgate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

21min£2.80
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Aldgate East?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Charing Cross in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel in 16 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Dagenham East station near Charing Cross in London to Aldgate East station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Aldgate East by Tube?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in London and Aldgate East in Whitechapel by Tube is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Aldgate East?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Dagenham East station near Charing Cross in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Aldgate East?

    Get off the Tube at the Aldgate East station, which is closest to Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

  • When is the first Tube from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The first Tube from Charing Cross in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is District. It leaves the Embankment station at 01:04.

  • When is the first train from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The first train from Charing Cross in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 01:27.

  • When is the last bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The last bus from Charing Cross in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is the Trafalgar Square - Romford Market line. It leaves the Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) stop at 04:36.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Aldgate East costs £2.80.

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