How to get from Aldgate East to Islington by Tube and bus?

From Aldgate East to Islington by Tube and bus

To get from Aldgate East to Islington in London, take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Aldgate East station to Barbican station. Next, take the 56 bus from Barbican Station (BA) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

30min£4.55
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Bus - 5656
Leaves from Aldgate East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Aldgate East
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barbican Station (BA)
    ID BA
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Whipps Cross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (EA)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aldgate East to Islington by bus

To get from Aldgate East to Islington in London, take the 205 bus from Aldgate East Station (J) station to Angel Islington (J) station. Next, take the 38 bus from St John Street / Goswell Road (P) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

33min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Bus - 3838
Leaves from Aldgate East Station (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (J)
    ID J
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Islington (J)
    ID J
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St John Street / Goswell Road (P)
    ID P
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Clapton Pond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (EA)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aldgate East to Islington

The distance between Aldgate East, London and Islington, London is approximately 2.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aldgate East to Islington by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aldgate East

Aldgate East is located at Aldgate East, London and the nearest public transport station is Aldgate East Station (J).

Tube stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate
  • Tower Hill

Train stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Fenchurch Street

Bus stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate East Station (J)
  • Aldgate East Station (E)
  • Aldgate East Station (F)

DLR stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Tower Gateway

Public transport stations close to Islington, London

Islington is located at Islington, London and the nearest public transport station is Ecclesbourne Road (EK).

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

  • Old Street
  • Essex Road
  • Highbury & Islington

Bus stations close to Islington:

  • Ecclesbourne Road (EK)
  • Essex Road Station (EC)
  • Essex Road Station (ED)

Related Routes

From Aldgate East to Islington by bus

To get from Aldgate East to Islington in London, take the 205 bus from Aldgate East Station (J) station to Angel Islington (J) station. Next, take the 38 bus from St John Street / Goswell Road (P) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

33min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Bus - 3838
Leaves from Aldgate East Station (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (J)
    ID J
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Islington (J)
    ID J
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St John Street / Goswell Road (P)
    ID P
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Clapton Pond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (EA)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 205, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Aldgate East and Islington?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Aldgate East to Islington?

    The HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube line goes from Hammersmith station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel to Barbican station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Barbican station near Islington in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aldgate East to Islington by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Aldgate East in Whitechapel and Islington in London by Tube and bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from the Hammersmith station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

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

    Get off the Tube at the Barbican stop, which is closest to Islington in London.

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

    The ride from Aldgate East to Islington costs £4.55.

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