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Rectory Road London Overground
London Overground Class 317 at Rectory Road June 2019.jpg
A Class 317 calls on a working to Enfield Town in June 2019
Location West Hackney
Local authority London Borough of Hackney
Managed by London Overground
Station code REC
DfT category E
Number of platforms 2
Fare zone 2
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Rectory Road railway station is a train stop located in Stoke Newington, a busy area in North London, United Kingdom. It is found within the London Borough of Hackney. This station helps many people travel around the city every day.

It is part of the Lea Valley Lines, which are important train routes in London. The station sits between Stoke Newington and Hackney Downs stations.

Getting Around from Rectory Road

Rectory Road station is in Zone 2 of London's public transport system. London is divided into different "fare zones" to help work out ticket prices. Zone 1 is the city centre, and the zones go outwards from there.

The station has two platforms, which are the areas where you wait for the train. Trains from Rectory Road can take you to different parts of London.

Train Routes and Destinations

If you travel south from Rectory Road, trains will take you to Liverpool Street. This is a very big and busy station in central London. It's a major hub for many train lines.

If you head north, trains go to places like Enfield Town and Cheshunt. These are popular destinations for people living in North London and beyond.

Who Manages the Station?

Rectory Road station is managed by London Overground. This is a train service that runs many routes across London. London Overground trains are easy to spot with their orange and blue colours. They help connect different parts of the city.

Images for kids

  • Rectory Road stn look north

    Looking north from the platform.

  • Rectory Road stn look south

    Looking south from the platform.

  • Rectory Road stn entrance look west

    The entrance to Rectory Road station.

  • Rectory Road stn signage

    Platform signage at Rectory Road station.


  • Train times and station information for Rectory Road railway station from National Rail
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