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 17 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Charing Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Aldgate East on the Moovit app.

17min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Embankment
    190 m • 3 min
  • 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

From Charing Cross to Aldgate East by bus

Take one direct bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the 15 bus from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) station to Aldgate East Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Charing Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Aldgate East on the Moovit app.

32min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
    ID F
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Blackwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (H)
    ID H
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    70 m • 1 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 4.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 17 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.

Tube schedule from Charing Cross to Aldgate East

To check the Tube schedule from Charing Cross to Aldgate East using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charing Cross) and destination (Aldgate East), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

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From Charing Cross to Aldgate East by bus

Take one direct bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel: take the 15 bus from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) station to Aldgate East Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Charing Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Aldgate East on the Moovit app.

32min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Walk to Aldgate East
Leaves from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
    ID F
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Blackwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (H)
    ID H
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Aldgate East
    Walk to
    Aldgate East
    70 m • 1 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 17 minutes, using Tube line DISTRICT.

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

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 15.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel in 17 min.

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

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Embankment station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Dagenham 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 Charing Cross and Aldgate East in Whitechapel by Tube is about 17 min.

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

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Embankment station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross.

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

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

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

    The first train from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 01:19.

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

    The first Tube from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is District. It leaves the Embankment station at 01:11.

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

    The first bus from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Aldgate East in Whitechapel is Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross Station - Blackwall. It leaves the Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) stop at 09:04.

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

    The ride from Charing Cross to Aldgate East costs £2.90.

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