Wanstead Station live Tube departures
Zone 4 · Central
Live departures from Wanstead Station
Central line departures
Good ServiceHow busy is Wanstead Station right now?
Live line status at Wanstead Station
Reliability at Wanstead Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Central at 50.1%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Wanstead Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Wanstead Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Central
Stations near Wanstead Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Wanstead Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Wanstead Station's platforms average 19 metres below the main entrance - deeper than the network average of around 8 metres, on one of London's deep-level Tube lines. Individual platforms can vary.
About Wanstead Station
Station overview
Location
E11 2NTAccessibility
Wanstead Station is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide. Access typically involves stairs or escalators.
For platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Wanstead Station.
Check TfL's accessibility guide before travelling. Get free step-free disruption alerts for elsewhere on the network.
Identifier
940GZZLUWSDData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's Wanstead guide
Common questions about Wanstead Station
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?
No. Wanstead is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide - access typically involves stairs or escalators. Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on 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 Wednesdays, 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?
Disruption reported at Wanstead right now. Wanstead: reduced escalator service - there is no down escalator in service from the ticket hall due to a fault. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Wanstead had delays recently?
Lines through Wanstead have logged 57 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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