What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown is to bus via Tottenham Court Road Station which costs £2 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Aldgate East and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldgate East and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Aldgate East and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aldgate East station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Aldgate East to Chinatown?

The distance between Aldgate East and Chinatown is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Aldgate East to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown without a car is to subway via Leicester Square station which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown?

It takes approximately 16 min to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Chinatown bus from?

Aldgate East to Chinatown bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Aldgate East station.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Chinatown train from?

Aldgate East to Chinatown train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Aldgate East station.

Where does the Aldgate East to Chinatown bus arrive?

Aldgate East to Chinatown bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.

Where does the Aldgate East to Chinatown train arrive?

Aldgate East to Chinatown train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 21911+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Aldgate East to Chinatown - 8 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Aldgate East to Chinatown by subway, bus, taxi, ferry, or foot

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Subway via Leicester Square station
best
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment stationsubway District / ...
16 min
£3–9
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment stationsubway District / ...
24 min
£1–8
Bus via Tottenham Court Road Station
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus N25
26 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate East to Chinatowntaxi 3.2 mi
11 min
£30–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
29 min
£1–20
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
50 min
Bus via St Giles High Street
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to St Giles High Streetbus N253
1h 8m
£1–3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Aldgate East to Chinatownwalk 2.9 mi
56 min

Aldgate East to Chinatown by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and Chinatown, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Aldgate East to Tottenham Court Road Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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