Wanstead is a Zone 4 station on the Central line. Places within a short walk include Wanstead Flats and Wanstead Park.
What's near Wanstead
6 places within about 900 m, nearest first. Straight-line distances; est. walking times are our estimates. How we measure.
Parks, gardens and squares
- George Greenedge 30 m · est. 1 min walk · route
- Christchurch Greenedge 200 m · est. 3 min walk · route
- Wanstead Flatsedge 740 m · est. 12 min walk · route
- Wanstead Parkedge 790 m · est. 13 min walk · route
- Roding Valley Parkedge 810 m · est. 13 min walk · route
Libraries
- Wanstead Library230 m · est. 4 min walk · route
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Map
Squares: 2 entrance points from TfL data (approximate). About the map. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Step-free access
Getting on and off the train
| Platform | Boarding (TfL station data) |
|---|---|
| Central line · Westbound Platform 1 | Not listed in TfL data |
| Central line · Eastbound Platform 2 | Not listed in TfL data |
Lifts can be out of service. How we read TfL's step-free data.
Toilets
TfL's station data (dated 20 October 2026) lists no toilets at this station.
Lines and next stops
- Central line: between Leytonstone and Redbridge
TfL's data lists this station as served by the Night Tube on Friday and Saturday nights. Not every line through a station runs at night, so check TfL before you rely on a late train.
Facilities listed by TfL
| Ticket Halls | 1 |
| Lifts | 0 |
| Escalators | 2 |
| Car park | yes |
| WiFi | yes |
TfL facility listing; may lag.
Walking to nearby stations
Nearest other Tube stations
- Snaresbrook · 760 m straight line · est. 12 min walk
- Redbridge · 1,170 m straight line · est. 19 min walk
- Leytonstone · 1,620 m straight line · est. 26 min walk
- South Woodford · 1,830 m straight line · est. 30 min walk
est. = our estimate. How we measure · TfL walking times.
Official information
For live arrivals, lift status, opening hours and the full list of facilities, see TfL's page for Wanstead. Plan journeys with TfL's journey planner.
Last checked 24 October 2026. Our data and method.