Meeting points › Oxford Circus and Whitechapel
Halfway between Oxford Circus and Whitechapel by Tube
Farringdon is the fairest Tube station to meet between Oxford Circus and Whitechapel: about 8 minutes from Oxford Circus and 6 minutes from Whitechapel.
| From | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Circus | Central then Elizabeth line, 1 change | 8 min |
| Whitechapel | Elizabeth line, direct | 6 min |
For the shortest total journey, meet at Tottenham Court Rd (1 and 9 min).
Places right by the exit at Farringdon
- The Castle · Pub & terrace opposite exit · 1 min walk
- Exmouth Market · Pedestrian street & wine bars · 4 min walk
Open the plan for live opening hours and ratings near the station.
Other fair options
- Bank · 8 min and 9 min
- Tottenham Court Rd · 1 min and 9 min
- Liverpool Street · 10 min and 3 min
Questions
Where should we meet if one of us is in Oxford Circus and the other in Whitechapel?
Farringdon is the fairest Tube station to meet between Oxford Circus and Whitechapel: about 8 minutes from Oxford Circus and 6 minutes from Whitechapel. It balances the two journeys so neither of you travels much longer than the other.
Can we start from a whole line instead of a station?
Yes. In the planner, pick a line and choose "Anywhere on the line". getaround.london then picks the stop on that line that gives the fairest meeting point.
How do you work out the times?
TfL timetable run times on the Tube, DLR and trams, distance-based estimates for the Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail, and 4 minutes for each change. They are estimates, not live times, and leave out walking to the station and waiting for a train.
Times last calculated 22 October 2026.