Open · since 1947
Why is it called Leytonstone?
Central
Where the name comes from
Originally Leyton-atte-Stone: from neighbouring Leyton, settlement on the River Lea, and a Roman milestone called the High Stone.
Where it is
See Leytonstone on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Central Leyton
- Central Snaresbrook
- Central Wanstead
At a glance
- Opened
- 1947
- Status
- Open
- Line
- Central
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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