Brick Lane is located in East London and is also known as Bangla Town. The lane runs from Swanfield Street in the north to Whitechapel High Street in the south. It has many famous curry houses. Most of the curry houses in Brick Lane don’t sell alcohol as they are run by Muslims. Some of the famous artists like Bansky and Ben Eine have done their graffiti work here. Brick Lane has been used in many music album videos. Some of the other famous places on Brick Lane are the Great London Mosque, Christ Church and Spitalfields. Nightclubs such as 93 Feet East and The Vibe bar have been very popular since the 1990s. The arrival of migrants from the Indian subcontinent in the 20th century, especially Bangladeshis, has contributed to the development of Anglo-Indian cuisine in this part of London. Most art and fashion students display their work near Brick Lane on a seasonal basis.
Which tube stations are close to Brick Lane?
Both Aldgate East and Liverpool Street Underground stations are close to Brick Lane. Liverpool Street is only 1km away and Brick Lane is a 12 minute walk down Sun St Passage. Another route can be taken from the A10 road and takes approximately 13 minutes. The shortest route by taxi from Liverpool Street tube station to Brick Lane is via Commercial St/A1202. A taxi will take 6 minutes to reach Brick Lane in good traffic. There are also buses from the station to Brick Lane every 2 minutes.
Buses 8, 26, 35, 47, 48, 149, 242, N8, N26 and N35 run from the station and are a good way to get to Brick Lane.
Like Aldgate East tube station, Liverpool Street tube station is on the Hammersmith & City line and is in fare zone 1. Brick Lane is 11 minutes walk, 3 minutes by taxi and 6 minutes by bus 67 from Aldgate East tube station via Commercial St/A1202. Buses run every 10 minutes.
Map of the station closest to the Brick lane. Click on the map to enlarge it.
