How long does it take from Southwark to Whitechapel by metro?

The journey from Southwark to Whitechapel takes approximately 38 minutes by London Underground, covering 15.86 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Southwark to Whitechapel?

The token fare from Southwark to Whitechapel is ₹4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3.6 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹3.3.

Which platform at Southwark for Whitechapel?

At Southwark, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Stanmore. Look for the electronic board showing "Stanmore".

What is the last train from Southwark to Whitechapel?

The last train from Southwark towards Stanmore departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Whitechapel back towards Southwark departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Southwark to Whitechapel?

There are 8 stops between Southwark and Whitechapel on the Jubilee Line. The stations are: Southwark, Waterloo, Westminster.

Southwark To Whitechapel

ShortestShortest Route

Southwark

Platform 2·underground·Jubilee LineTowards Stanmore

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Waterloo

+4.01 min

4.01 min · 1.93 km

Westminster

yellow interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.86 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Westminster — 5 min

Platform 1 · District Line ·Platform 5 Towards Richmond

+5 min

Westminster

grey interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·District LineTowards Richmond

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Embankment

yellow interchange

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Temple

yellow interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Monument

yellow interchange

+16.56 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Tower Hill

yellow interchange

+20.7 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Whitechapel

Arrive Platform 1·underground12 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

15.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Southwark	05:00	23:00	Towards Stanmore
Whitechapel	05:00	23:00	Towards Southwark

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3.6

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹3.3

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹106

Auto

₹220

Cab

₹398

Estimates for 15.86 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Jubilee Line

Departure station

Southwark

underground

Southwark, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Whitechapel

underground

Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access