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

The journey from Westminster to Whitechapel takes approximately 25 minutes by London Underground, covering 12 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Westminster to Whitechapel?

The token fare from Westminster 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 Westminster for Whitechapel?

At Westminster, board from Platform 5 (underground station). The train runs Towards Richmond. Look for the electronic board showing "Richmond".

What is the last train from Westminster to Whitechapel?

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

How many stops from Westminster to Whitechapel?

There are 6 stops between Westminster and Whitechapel on the District Line. The stations are: Westminster, Embankment, Temple, Blackfriars, Monument, Tower Hill, Whitechapel.

Westminster To Whitechapel

ShortestShortest Route

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

25 min

Total time

stops

12 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Westminster	05:00	00:30	Towards Richmond
Whitechapel	05:00	23:00	Towards Westminster

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

1.62 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.74 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~48 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹82

Auto

₹174

Cab

₹314

Estimates for 12 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Westminster

underground

Westminster, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Westminster exit 1· Big Ben, Houses of Parliament♿

Westminster exit 2· Big Ben, Houses of Parliament♿

Westminster exit 3· Big Ben, Houses of Parliament♿

Westminster exit 4· Big Ben, Houses of Parliament♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops

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