The average train between Elephant and Castle and Whitechapel takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Elephant and Castle to Whitechapel. 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 Elephant and Castle and Whitechapel. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elephant and Castle is at 9:10 AM which arrives into Whitechapel at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank station and take an average of 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle to Whitechapel. However, there are services departing from Elephant and Castle station and arriving at Whitechapel station via Bank station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
Elephant and Castle to Whitechapel train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Elephant & Castle station.
Elephant and Castle to Whitechapel train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Whitechapel station.
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The distance between Elephant and Castle and Whitechapel is 3.7 km. The road distance is 5 km.
You can take a subway from Elephant & Castle station to Whitechapel station via Bank station and Cannon Street station in around 13 min.