Holborn to Aldgate East by tube

12 min, 1 change, via the Central, Hammersmith & City lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Central line — 4 stops, 5 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Hammersmith & City line — 1 stop, 4 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Holborn to Aldgate East?
About 12 min by tube, with 1 change via the Central, Hammersmith & City lines.
How many changes from Holborn to Aldgate East?
1 change, via the Central, Hammersmith & City lines.
Which line goes from Holborn to Aldgate East?
The Central, Hammersmith & City lines.
What zones are Holborn and Aldgate East in?
Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-11-13. Live service status is shown on the map.

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