How to get from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel by Tube and bus?

From Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel by Tube and bus

To get from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the W16 bus from Peterborough Rd Lea Bridge Rd (Wa) station to Leytonstone Station / Grove Green Road (C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Mile End station to Aldgate East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

42min£5.45
Bus - W16W16
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Peterborough Rd Lea Bridge Rd (Wa)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Walthamstow
  • 2
    Bus - W16W16
    Wait for bus
    W16
    Leytonstone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leytonstone Station / Grove Green Road (C)
    ID C
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leytonstone
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    White City
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Mile End
    9 min
  • 7
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Aldgate East
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel by Tube and bus via 257, CENTRAL and DISTRICT

To get from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the 257 bus from Shernhall Street (Ek) station to Leytonstone Station (W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Mile End station to Aldgate East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

40min£5.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Shernhall Street (Ek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shernhall Street (Ek)
    ID EK
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leytonstone Station (W)
    ID W
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leytonstone
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    White City
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Mile End
    9 min
  • 7
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Aldgate East
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel

The distance between Upper Walthamstow, London and Whitechapel, London is approximately 7.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel 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 Upper Walthamstow

Upper Walthamstow is located at Upper Walthamstow, London and the nearest public transport station is Essex Road (Wb).

Tube stations close to Upper Walthamstow:

  • Leytonstone
  • Snaresbrook
  • Leyton

Train stations close to Upper Walthamstow:

  • Walthamstow Queen's Road

Bus stations close to Upper Walthamstow:

  • Essex Road (Wb)
  • Shernhall Street (Ek)
  • Leyton Green Road (Ej)

Public transport stations close to Whitechapel, London

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

Tube stations close to Whitechapel:

  • Aldgate
  • Aldgate East

Train stations close to Whitechapel:

  • Fenchurch Street

Bus stations close to Whitechapel:

  • Aldgate East Station (C)
  • Aldgate East Station (F)
  • Lolesworth Close (Z)

DLR stations close to Whitechapel:

  • Tower Gateway

Related Routes

Alternative route from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel by Tube and bus via 257, CENTRAL and DISTRICT

To get from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the 257 bus from Shernhall Street (Ek) station to Leytonstone Station (W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Mile End station to Aldgate East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £5.45.

40min£5.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Shernhall Street (Ek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shernhall Street (Ek)
    ID EK
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leytonstone Station (W)
    ID W
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leytonstone
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    White City
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Mile End
    9 min
  • 7
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Aldgate East
    Ride to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line W16, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Upper Walthamstow and Whitechapel in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London?

    The W16 bus line goes from Leytonstone station near Upper Walthamstow to Leytonstone Station / Grove Green Road (C) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till Leytonstone Station / Grove Green Road (C) station near Whitechapel in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London by bus and Tube?

    The total travel time between Upper Walthamstow and Whitechapel in London by bus and Tube is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Upper Walthamstow to get to Whitechapel in London?

    Get on the W16 bus from the Leytonstone stop near Upper Walthamstow in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Upper Walthamstow and Whitechapel in London?

    Get off the bus at the Leytonstone Station / Grove Green Road (C) station, which is closest to Whitechapel in London.

  • When is the first train from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London?

    The first train from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel in London is Overground. It leaves the Wood Street station at 06:17.

  • How much is the bus fare from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel?

    The ride from Upper Walthamstow to Whitechapel costs £5.45.

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