How long does it take from Whitechapel to St. James's Park by metro?

The journey from Whitechapel to St. James's Park takes approximately 29 minutes by London Underground, covering 14 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Whitechapel to St. James's Park?

The token fare from Whitechapel to St. James's Park 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 St. James's Park?

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 St. James's Park?

The last train from Whitechapel towards Richmond departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from St. James's Park back towards Whitechapel departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Whitechapel to St. James's Park?

There are 7 stops between Whitechapel and St. James's Park on the District Line. The stations are: Whitechapel, Tower Hill, Monument, Blackfriars, Temple, Embankment, Westminster, St. James's Park.

Whitechapel To St. James's Park

ShortestShortest Route

Whitechapel

Platform 2·underground·District LineTowards Richmond

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

Tower Hill

yellow interchange

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Monument

yellow interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Embankment

yellow interchange

+20.7 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Westminster

grey interchangeyellow interchange

+24.84 min

4.14 min · 2 km

St. James's Park

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Whitechapel	05:00	23:00	Towards Richmond
St. James's Park	05:00	00:30	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

1.89 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.87 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

₹198

Cab

₹358

Estimates for 14 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

St. James's Park

underground

St. James's Park, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

St. James's Park exit 1· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 2· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 3· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 4· St James's Park♿

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