The average train between Whitechapel and London takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Whitechapel to London. 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 Whitechapel and London. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitechapel is at 11:37 PM which arrives into London at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Shadwell and take an average of 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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11 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Whitechapel to London. However, there are services departing from Whitechapel station and arriving at London station via Shadwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.
Whitechapel to London train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Whitechapel station.
Whitechapel to London train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Book your Whitechapel to London train tickets online with London Overground and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Whitechapel and London is 4.7 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a train from Whitechapel to Bank DLR Station via Shadwell and Shadwell DLR in around 5 min.