How to get from Covent Garden to Aldgate East by Tube?

By Tube

Take one direct Tube from Covent Garden 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 24 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

24min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Embankment
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station Aldgate East
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the 15 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Aldgate East Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

31min£1.75
Bus - 1515
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Blackwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (H)
    ID H
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Aldgate East

The distance between Covent Garden, Whitechapel and Aldgate East, Whitechapel is approximately 2.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, Whitechapel and the nearest public transport station is Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
  • Bedford Street (J)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (E)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to Aldgate East, Whitechapel

Aldgate East is located at Aldgate East, Whitechapel and the nearest public transport station is Fenchurch Street.

Tube stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate East
  • Aldgate

Train stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Fenchurch Street

Bus stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate East Station (H)
  • Aldgate East Station (E)
  • Aldgate East Station (C)

DLR stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Tower Gateway

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the 15 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Aldgate East Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

31min£1.75
Bus - 1515
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Blackwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (H)
    ID H
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Covent Garden and Aldgate East?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Covent Garden in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel in 24 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Embankment station near Covent Garden in London to Barking station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Aldgate East by Tube?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in London and Aldgate East in Whitechapel by Tube is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Covent Garden to get to Aldgate East?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Embankment station near Covent Garden in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Covent Garden and Aldgate East?

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

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is District. It leaves the Embankment station at 06:27.

  • When is the last bus from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The last bus from Covent Garden in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is the Trafalgar Square - Blackwall line. It leaves the Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) stop at 00:19.

  • When is the last train from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The last train from Covent Garden in London to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is the Elizabeth line. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 00:42.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Covent Garden to Aldgate East?

    The ride from Covent Garden to Aldgate East costs £2.80.

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