Whitechapel Underground Station live departures and status
Zone 2 · Hammersmith & City · District · Elizabeth · Windrush
Live departures from Whitechapel Station
Hammersmith & City line departures
Service ClosedDistrict line departures
Part ClosureElizabeth line departures
Service ClosedWindrush line departures
Good ServiceStep-free access
Whitechapel has step-free access on at least one line, with no lift disruptions reported. Live lift status is monitored every few minutes.
Set up step-free alertsLive line status at Whitechapel Station
- Hammersmith & City Service Closed →
- District Part Closure →
- Elizabeth Service Closed →
- Windrush Good Service →
Reliability at Whitechapel Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Elizabeth at 82.8%.
Stations near Whitechapel Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Whitechapel Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Whitechapel Station's platforms are on average just 2.9 metres below street level, making it one of the shallowest London Underground stations. Individual platforms can vary.
About Whitechapel Station
Station overview
Location
E1 1BYIdentifier
940GZZLUWPLData 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 Whitechapel guide
Common questions about Whitechapel Station
What fare zone is Whitechapel in?
Whitechapel is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Whitechapel?
Whitechapel Station is served by the Hammersmith & City, District, Elizabeth and Windrush lines. Current status: Hammersmith & City (Service Closed), District (Part Closure), Elizabeth (Service Closed), Windrush (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Whitechapel?
Whitechapel is at 277 Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1BY. See the About section for full location details.
Is Whitechapel step-free?
Whitechapel has step-free access on at least one line, via lift from street to platform. Live lift status is shown on this page. Get free step-free disruption alerts for when lifts go out of service.
Does Whitechapel have Night Tube?
Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel?
The closest alternative stations to Whitechapel are Bethnal Green (11 min walk), Shadwell (11 min walk), Stepney Green (11 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Is Whitechapel open now?
Whitechapel is open, but 1 of the 4 lines through it is reporting severe disruption. See the live line status above before travelling.
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