How long does it take from Whitechapel to Leicester Square by metro?

The journey from Whitechapel to Leicester Square takes approximately 39 minutes by London Underground, covering 13.9 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Whitechapel to Leicester Square?

The token fare from Whitechapel to Leicester Square 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 Whitechapel for Leicester Square?

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

What is the last train from Whitechapel to Leicester Square?

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

How many stops from Whitechapel to Leicester Square?

There are 7 stops between Whitechapel and Leicester Square on the District Line. The stations are: Whitechapel, Tower Hill.

Whitechapel To Leicester Square

ShortestShortest Route

Whitechapel

Platform 2·underground·District LineTowards Richmond

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

Tower Hill

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2 km

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

interchange Tower Hill — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

Tower Hill

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

Liverpool Street

red interchange

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground3.37 km

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

interchange King's Cross St. Pancras — 5 min

Platform 5 · Piccadilly Line ·Platform 3 Towards Heathrow Terminals

+5 min

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

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

Russell Square

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Holborn

red interchange

+8.74 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Covent Garden

+13.13 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Leicester Square

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

13.9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Whitechapel	05:00	23:00	Towards Richmond
Leicester Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Whitechapel

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

1.88 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.86 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~56 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹94

Auto

₹196

Cab

₹356

Estimates for 13.9 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure 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

Arrival station

Leicester Square

underground

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access