The average train between London and Wanstead takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from London to Wanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between London and Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 1:18 PM which arrives into Wanstead at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Wanstead. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Wanstead station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
London to Wanstead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Liverpool Street station.
London to Wanstead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Wanstead station.
Book your London to Wanstead train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between London and Wanstead is 13.1 km. The road distance is 11 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Wanstead station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £8–35 and the journey takes 26 min.