The closest stations to Brick Lane are Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith & City lines), Shoreditch High Street (Overground), and Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth lines). Aldgate East and Shoreditch High Street are within an 8–11 minute walk, while Liverpool Street is a 12-minute walk.
By Tube: If you are travelling by tube, the nearest station is Aldgate East (which is a 11-minute walk away), or Liverpool Street (a 12-minute walk away).
Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith, City & Metropolitan lines, Elizabeth line and Windrush line) is a 13-minute walk away. There are plenty of bus routes serving Brick Lane and The Truman Brewery markets.
The closest tube stops to Brick Lane are Aldgate East (on the District, Hammersmith & City lines) and Shoreditch High Street (Overground). If you want to avoid the crowds, it's best to visit on a weekday – but then you'd be missing out on the buzz of the markets on weekends.
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Is Brick Lane a tube station?
Transport. The nearest London Underground stations are Aldgate East and Liverpool Street. A campaign was launched in 2006 to change the name of Aldgate East station to "Brick Lane", but received no official support.
Alternatively, you can reach Little Venice from Warwick Avenue's Tube station with a five-minute walk. From the station, head south on Warwick Avenue and you'll soon find Rembrandt Gardens and the waterways on your right hand side.
The best day to visit Brick Lane for the full market experience, buzzing atmosphere, street food, and vintage stalls is Sunday, from morning (around 10 AM) to late afternoon (6 PM), but expect big crowds. For a quieter time to explore street art and shops without the crush, go on a weekday morning or evening, while Saturdays offer a lively mix before the Sunday peak.
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Shoreditch House shares an entrance with its members club, a hop across the road from Shoreditch High Street Overground station and a short walk from Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street.
Yes, Brick Lane is still considered cool, remaining a vibrant East London hub for street art, vintage fashion, diverse food (especially curry and bagels), lively markets (weekends are best), and unique nightlife, though its vibe constantly evolves with new pop-ups and evolving trends. It's a mix of historic charm, bohemian culture, and modern-day gentrification, always offering something interesting to explore, especially during its energetic weekend markets.
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The closest tube/Overground stations to Brick Lane are Shoreditch High Street (Overground), about an 8-minute walk, and Aldgate East (District & Hammersmith & City lines), around an 11-13 minute walk, with Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) also nearby, roughly a 12-13 minute walk, offering several good options depending on your starting point.
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Yes, if you're a London resident aged 60 or over, you can get free travel on the London Underground and most other public transport in London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard, which you can apply for online from Transport for London. This pass provides free travel on buses, Tube, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, and some National Rail services within London, though you must live in a London borough to qualify.
The famous Little Venice mansions provide a stunning backdrop, and the triangular pool, complete with willow tree, is home to several floating businesses such as the Waterside Café, London Waterbus, a floating art gallery and a hotel boat.
