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 Islington, 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 £4.65. The Tube and bus schedule from Aldgate East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and bus schedule to Islington on the Moovit app.

30min£4.65
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Bus - 5656
Walk to Islington
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 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Whipps Cross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Islington
    Walk to
    Islington
    Dagmar Terrace
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aldgate East to Islington by Tube and bus via HAMMERSMITH & CITY and 476

To get from Aldgate East to Islington in Islington, take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Aldgate East station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the 476 bus from King's Cross Road (K) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £4.65. The Tube and bus schedule from Aldgate East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and bus schedule to Islington on the Moovit app.

28min£4.65
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Bus - 476476
Walk to Islington
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
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King's Cross Road (K)
    ID K
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Northumberland Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Islington
    Walk to
    Islington
    Dagmar Terrace
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aldgate East to Islington

The distance between Aldgate East and Islington is approximately 4.52 km, 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 Islington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube And Bus schedule from Aldgate East to Islington

To check the Tube and bus schedule from Aldgate East to Islington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aldgate East) and destination (Islington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube and bus, 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 and bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Aldgate East to Islington by Tube and bus via HAMMERSMITH & CITY and 476

To get from Aldgate East to Islington in Islington, take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Aldgate East station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the 476 bus from King's Cross Road (K) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £4.65. The Tube and bus schedule from Aldgate East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and bus schedule to Islington on the Moovit app.

28min£4.65
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Bus - 476476
Walk to Islington
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
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King's Cross Road (K)
    ID K
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Northumberland Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Islington
    Walk to
    Islington
    Dagmar Terrace
    50 m • 1 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 Tube line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Tube line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line 476.

  • 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.

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

    The total travel time between Aldgate East and Islington 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.

  • When is the first train from Aldgate East to Islington?

    The first train from Aldgate East in Whitechapel to Islington in Islington is Overground. It leaves the Whitechapel station at 04:16.

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

    The ride from Aldgate East to Islington costs £4.65.

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