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Wanstead Station live Tube departures

Zone 4 · Central

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The Central line is reporting Good Service.

Live departures from Wanstead Station

Central line departures

Good Service
Inner rail
Hainault via Newbury Park20min
Hainault via Newbury Park30min

How busy is Wanstead right now?

Quieter than usual Thursday, 00:20 · based on hourly busyness data
Typical busyness by hour, Thursday

Step-free access

Wanstead is not listed as step-free from street to platform. Access typically involves stairs and escalators.

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

Live line status at Wanstead

Recent disruption at Wanstead

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

97 days 4230 days 8490 days

See full Central reliability history →

Stations near Wanstead

About Wanstead Station

Station overview

Lines
Modes
London Underground
Facilities
Ticket Halls (1)WiFiGates (3)Escalators (2)Car Park

Location

Zone
Zone 4
Address
Wanstead Underground Station, The Green, London
Postcode
E11 2NT

Identifier

NAPTAN
940GZZLUWSD
Data sources

Common questions about Wanstead

What fare zone is Wanstead in?

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

Which lines serve Wanstead?

Wanstead 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 Wanstead?

Wanstead is at Wanstead Underground Station, The Green, London, E11 2NT. See the About section for full location details.

Is Wanstead step-free?

Wanstead is not listed as step-free from street to platform - access typically involves stairs or escalators. Set up free step-free alerts for any lift disruptions affecting this part of the network.

Does Wanstead have Night Tube?

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

Which stations are near Wanstead?

The closest alternative stations to Wanstead are Snaresbrook (9 min walk), Redbridge (14 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

How busy is Wanstead?

Wanstead 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 Wanstead open now?

Wanstead 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 Wanstead had delays recently?

Lines through Wanstead 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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