Aldgate East

Underground station · Zone 1

Set on Whitechapel High Street in Tower Hamlets, this Zone 1 stop takes District and Hammersmith & City services. It first opened in 1884 and was rebuilt on a new site in 1938.

About Aldgate East Underground Station

Aldgate East Underground Station is located on Whitechapel High Street in central London. The station is in Zone 1 and is served by the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

Use this page to check station facilities, accessibility, exits, first and last train times and nearby transport connections.

Exits and transport

Frequently asked questions

Which Tube lines stop at Aldgate East?

Aldgate East is served by the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

What zone is Aldgate East station in?

Aldgate East station is in Zone 1.

Is Aldgate East station step-free?

No — there is no step-free route between the street and platforms at Aldgate East. See the accessibility section above for escalators and lifts.

Does Aldgate East station have toilets?

No — Aldgate East station does not list public toilets.

What time does Aldgate East station open and close?

Aldgate East station is open today from 05:23 until 00:31. First and last trains vary by direction — see the timetable section above.

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