Richmond to Whitechapel by tube

38 min, 1 change, on the District line.

Step by step

  1. Ride the District line — 9 stops, 15 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the District line — 15 stops, 20 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Whitechapel?
About 38 min by tube, with 1 change on the District line.
How many changes from Richmond to Whitechapel?
1 change, on the District line.
Which line goes from Richmond to Whitechapel?
The District line.
What zones are Richmond and Whitechapel in?
Richmond is in Zone 4 and Whitechapel is in Zone 2 — the journey spans Zones 4–2.

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

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