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Walthamstow Central London Underground London Overground
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Location Walthamstow
Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest
Managed by London Overground
London Underground
Owner Network Rail
London Underground
Station code WHC
DfT category C2
Number of platforms 4
Accessible Yes (London Overground only)
Fare zone 3
OSI Walthamstow Queen's Road London Overground
Key dates
26 April 1870 Opened (GER)
1968 Opened (Victoria line)
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Walthamstow Central is a very important train station in Walthamstow, London. It's a place where two different train systems meet. You can catch the London Underground's Victoria line trains here. You can also find London Overground trains that travel on the Lea Valley Lines. This station helps thousands of people travel every day.

Train Services at Walthamstow Central

Walthamstow Central is a busy hub for trains. It serves both the London Underground and London Overground.

London Overground Trains

The London Overground trains run regularly from Walthamstow Central. During most of the day, you can expect:

Victoria Line (London Underground)

The Victoria line is part of the London Underground, also known as the "Tube." It's one of the busiest lines. From Walthamstow Central, you can travel south on the Victoria line. This line connects you to many famous places in central London.

Station History

Walthamstow Central has been around for a long time!

  • The first train services started here on 26 April 1870. This was for the original railway line.
  • The Victoria line, part of the London Underground, opened its services at this station much later, in 1968.

Station Features

The station has four platforms in total. Two platforms are for the London Overground trains. The other two platforms are for the Victoria line Tube trains. The station is in fare zone 3, which helps decide how much your ticket costs.

You can usually get to the London Overground platforms easily. This means they are "accessible" for everyone.

Gallery

Here are some pictures of Walthamstow Central station.

Victoria Line Platforms

Lea Valley Lines Platforms

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  • Train times and station information for Walthamstow Central station from National Rail
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