The average train between Chinatown and Aldgate East takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Chinatown to Aldgate East. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Chinatown and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 11:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chinatown is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester Square station and take an average of 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

19 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chinatown to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from Chinatown station and arriving at Aldgate East station via Aldgate East station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
Chinatown to Aldgate East train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Chinatown to Aldgate East train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Aldgate East station.
The distance between Chinatown and Aldgate East is 4.2 km. The road distance is 5 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–8 and the journey takes 11 min.