The average train between Trafalgar Square and Aldgate East takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 13 times per hour from Trafalgar Square 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 Trafalgar Square and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 6:14 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Trafalgar Square is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross station and take an average of 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square station and arriving at Aldgate East station via Aldgate East station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Aldgate East station.
The distance between Trafalgar Square and Aldgate East is 4 km. The road distance is 4 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 11 min.