There are 5 ways to get from East London to London by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Stationtrain Elizabeth
9 min£2–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queen Mary / University Of London to High Holbornbus N25
24 min£1–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from East London to Londontaxi 4.5 mi
15 min£35–45Walk
- Take the foot from East London to Londonwalk 4.2 mi
1h 21mSubway
- Take the subway from Mile End station to Embankment stationsubway District / ...
18 min£4–14
East London to London by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East London to London is to bus which costs £1 - £21 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from East London to London is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £5.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Mary / University Of London and arriving at High Holborn. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitechapel Station station and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between East London and London is 3 miles.
The best way to get from East London to London without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £5.
The train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
East London to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Queen Mary / University Of London station.
East London to London train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Whitechapel Station.
The best way to get from East London to London is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £21 and takes 24 min.
What companies run services between East London, England and London, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Queen Mary / University Of London to High Holborn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Mile End station to Embankment station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queen Mary / University Of London to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Queen Mary / University Of London to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–21
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–21
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Mary / University Of London to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
East London to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.
East London to London train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.
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