Seven Sisters station facts for kids
Entrance on Seven Sisters Road to London Overground, National Rail and London Underground
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| Location | Seven Sisters |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Haringey |
| Managed by | London Underground London Overground |
| Station code | SVS |
| DfT category | D |
| Number of platforms | 5 |
| Fare zone | 3 |
| OSI | South Tottenham  |
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| 22 July 1872 | Opened (GER) |
| 1 January 1878 | Opened (Palace Gates Line) |
| 7 January 1963 | Closed (Palace Gates Line) |
| 1 September 1968 | Opened (Victoria Line) |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
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Seven Sisters station is a busy place in north London. It serves both the London Overground and the London Underground's Victoria line. You can find it in the Seven Sisters area of the London Borough of Haringey. This station is in Travelcard Zone 3, which helps figure out how much your journey costs.
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About Seven Sisters Station
Seven Sisters station is an important stop for many travelers. On the Victoria Line, it sits between Finsbury Park and Tottenham Hale. For the London Overground, it's located between Stamford Hill and Bruce Grove. These Overground trains come from Liverpool Street Station. If you need to switch trains, South Tottenham station is just a short walk away.
Getting Around: Buses and Connections
Seven Sisters station is a great hub for getting around London. Many London bus routes stop right outside the station. These buses can take you to different parts of the city. The bus routes serving the station include 73, 76, 149, 243, 259, 279, 318, 349, and 476. These connections make it easy to reach many places from Seven Sisters.
A Look Back: Station History
Seven Sisters station has a long history. It first opened on 22 July 1872 as part of the Great Eastern Railway. Later, on 1 January 1878, the Palace Gates Line also started serving the station. However, the Palace Gates Line closed on 7 January 1963. A new chapter began on 1 September 1968 when the Victoria Line opened, bringing the London Underground to Seven Sisters.
Images for kids
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Entrance on Seven Sisters Road to London Overground, National Rail and London Underground
- Train times and station information for Seven Sisters station from National Rail
Subway entrance to Seven Sisters Underground station in 1969 Station platform in 1974
