Aldgate Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · Metropolitan · Circle
Live departures from Aldgate Station
Metropolitan line departures
Service ClosedCircle line departures
Service ClosedHow busy is Aldgate Station right now?
Step-free access
Aldgate is not listed as step-free from street to platform. Access typically involves stairs and escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Tower Hill (6 min walk).
For detailed platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Aldgate.
Live line status at Aldgate Station
Reliability at Aldgate Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Metropolitan at 74.6%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Aldgate Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Aldgate Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Metropolitan · Circle
Stations near Aldgate Station
Aldgate Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Aldgate Station's platforms sit on average 7.2 metres below street level - shallower than the typical Tube station, which averages around 8 metres down. Individual platforms can vary.
About Aldgate Station
Station overview
Location
EC3N 1AHIdentifier
940GZZLUALDData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's Aldgate guide
Common questions about Aldgate Station
What fare zone is Aldgate in?
Aldgate is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Aldgate?
Aldgate Station is served by the Metropolitan and Circle lines. Current status: Metropolitan (Service Closed), Circle (Service Closed). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Aldgate?
Aldgate is at Aldgate High St, London, EC3N 1AH. See the About section for full location details.
Is Aldgate step-free?
Aldgate is not listed as step-free from street to platform - access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Tower Hill (6 min walk). Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on the network.
Does Aldgate have Night Tube?
Aldgate is not on the Night Tube network - none of the lines through this station run overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. See our Night Tube guide for which lines do.
Which stations are near Aldgate?
The closest alternative stations to Aldgate are Aldgate East (3 min walk), Tower Gateway (5 min walk), Tower Hill (6 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
How busy is Aldgate?
Aldgate is typically busiest around 11:00 on Sundays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's quieter than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is Aldgate open now?
Aldgate is open with no station-level closures reported. Both lines are running. Live status is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Has Aldgate had delays recently?
Lines through Aldgate have logged 82 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.
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