Open · since 1902
Why is it called Mile End?
DistrictHammersmith & CityCentral
Where the name comes from
From Middle English mile and ende, "the hamlet a mile away"; it lay on the London-to-Colchester road, now Mile End Road.
Worth knowing: During planning the name "Burdett Road" was considered and rejected in 1900.
Where it is
See Mile End on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Central Bethnal Green
- Central Stratford
- District Bow Road
- District Stepney Green
- Hammersmith & City Bow Road
- Hammersmith & City Stepney Green
At a glance
- Opened
- 1902
- Status
- Open
- Lines
- District, Hammersmith & City, Central
- Fare zone
- 2
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
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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