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Fairlop Station live Tube departures

Zone 4 · Central

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The Central line is reporting Good Service.

Live departures from Fairlop Station

Central line departures

Good Service
Inner rail
Hainault via Newbury Park17min
Hainault via Newbury Park29min

How busy is Fairlop right now?

Quieter than usual Thursday, 00:21 · based on hourly busyness data
Typical busyness by hour, Thursday

Step-free access

Fairlop is not listed as step-free from street to platform. Access typically involves stairs and escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Hainault (11 min walk).

For detailed platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Fairlop.

Live line status at Fairlop

Recent disruption at Fairlop

Severe-status incidents on lines through Fairlop Station in the last:

97 days 4230 days 8490 days

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Stations near Fairlop

About Fairlop Station

Station overview

Lines
Modes
London Underground
Facilities
Ticket Halls (1)WiFiGates (3)Waiting RoomToiletsCar ParkPayphones (1)

Location

Zone
Zone 4
Address
Forest Rd, Ilford, Essex
Postcode
IG6 3HD

Identifier

NAPTAN
940GZZLUFLP
Data sources

Common questions about Fairlop

What fare zone is Fairlop in?

Fairlop is in Fare Zone 4. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.

Which lines serve Fairlop?

Fairlop Station is served by the Central line. Current status: Central (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.

What's the address of Fairlop?

Fairlop is at Forest Rd, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HD. See the About section for full location details.

Is Fairlop step-free?

Fairlop is not listed as step-free from street to platform - access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Hainault (11 min walk). Set up free step-free alerts for any lift disruptions affecting this part of the network.

Does Fairlop have Night Tube?

Yes - the Central line runs through Fairlop on Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Night Tube. See our Night Tube guide for frequencies and last-train times.

Are there toilets at Fairlop?

Yes - Fairlop has toilet facilities. See the Facilities list in the About section for the full amenities.

Which stations are near Fairlop?

The closest alternative stations to Fairlop are Hainault (11 min walk), Barkingside (13 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

How busy is Fairlop?

Fairlop is typically busiest around 08:00 on Thursdays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's quieter than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.

Is Fairlop open now?

Fairlop is open with no station-level closures reported. The line is running. Live status is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.

Has Fairlop had delays recently?

Lines through Fairlop have logged 42 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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