What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East is to bus which costs £1 - £17 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Aldgate East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Aldgate East. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Aldgate East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Aldgate East?

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

How far is it from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

The distance between Charing Cross and Aldgate East is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East?

The subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Aldgate East bus from?

Charing Cross to Aldgate East bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Aldgate East train from?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Aldgate East bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Aldgate East bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldgate East station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Aldgate East train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Aldgate East?

There are 21935+ hotels available in Aldgate East.

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Aldgate East by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East stationsubway District
11 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate Eastbus 15 / ...
34 min
£1–17
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
36 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Aldgate Easttaxi 2.7 mi
9 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross to Aldgate Eastwalk 2.6 mi
49 min

Charing Cross to Aldgate East by subway

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

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. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate East every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–17 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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