The average train between East India Docks and Aldgate East takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from East India Docks 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 10 minutes between East India Docks and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East India Docks is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at East India DLR Station and take an average of 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

25 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from East India Docks to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from East India Docks station and arriving at Aldgate East station via Tower Gateway Station DLR station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
East India Docks to Aldgate East train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from East India DLR Station.
East India Docks to Aldgate East train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Tower Gateway Station DLR.
The distance between East India Docks and Aldgate East is 5.1 km. The road distance is 6 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from East India DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 12 min.