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Wood Green is located in Greater London
Wood Green
Wood Green
Location of Wood Green in Greater London
Location Wood Green
Local authority London Borough of Haringey
Managed by London Underground
Number of platforms 2
Fare zone 3
London Underground annual entry and exit
2007 Increase 10.968 million
2008 Decrease 10.890 million
2009 Decrease 10.840 million
Key dates
1932 Opened (Piccadilly Line)
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Wood Green is a busy London Underground station in London, England. It's part of the Piccadilly Line, which is one of the main train lines that runs deep underground. This station is located between Turnpike Lane and Bounds Green stations.

Wood Green station is in Travelcard Zone 3. This means it's in a specific area used to calculate how much your train ticket costs. The station is easy to find, right where Wood Green High Road and Lordship Lane meet. It's a key spot for people visiting Wood Green Shopping City and the nearby Haringey Council offices. Many people who live in the area also use this station every day.

History of Wood Green Station

When Wood Green Station Opened

Wood Green station first opened its doors on September 19, 1932. It was built as part of a big project to extend the Piccadilly Line further north. This extension helped more people travel easily across London.

Who Designed the Station

The station was designed by a famous architect named Charles Holden. He designed many of the London Underground stations during that time. His designs often included tall, modern buildings with lots of glass and brick. Wood Green station is a great example of his work.

The Piccadilly Line

What is the Piccadilly Line?

The Piccadilly Line is one of the deepest and busiest lines on the London Underground network. It runs from the north of London, through the city center, and out to Heathrow Airport. It's known for its dark blue color on the tube map.

How the Piccadilly Line Helps People Travel

The Piccadilly Line connects many important places in London. It helps people get to popular spots like Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Hyde Park. For people in Wood Green, it provides a direct link to central London for work, school, or fun trips.

Station Features

Platforms at Wood Green

Wood Green station has two platforms, one for trains going towards central London (southbound) and one for trains going away from central London (northbound). These platforms are deep underground, so you'll take escalators or lifts to reach them.

Station Exits and Connections

The station has several exits that lead to different parts of Wood Green. It's a busy hub for local buses too, making it easy to switch from the tube to a bus to reach your final destination.

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Preceding station   Underground no-text.svg London Underground   Following station
towards Uxbridge or Heathrow Airport
(Terminal 4 or Terminal 5)
Piccadilly line
towards Cockfosters


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