Holborn to Whitechapel by tube

14 min, 2 changes, via the Central, DLR, Windrush lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Central line — 3 stops, 3 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the DLR line — 1 stop, 3 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Windrush line — 1 stop, 2 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Holborn to Whitechapel?
About 14 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Central, DLR, Windrush lines.
How many changes from Holborn to Whitechapel?
2 changes, via the Central, DLR, Windrush lines.
Which line goes from Holborn to Whitechapel?
The Central, DLR, Windrush lines.
What zones are Holborn and Whitechapel in?
Holborn is in Zone 1 and Whitechapel is in Zone 2 — the journey spans Zones 1–2.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

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