Mile End Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Mile End Station is a busy East London interchange served by the Central, District, and Hammersmith & City lines. It provides fast connections to Stratford, Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, and the West End. The station is located close to Queen Mary University of London and Mile End Park.

Lines and Services

London Underground

• Central Line – to Stratford, Liverpool Street, Oxford Circus
• District Line – to Whitechapel, Tower Hill, Upminster
• Hammersmith & City Line – to Barking, King’s Cross, Hammersmith
• Typical journey times:
  • Mile End → Stratford: ~6 minutes
  • Mile End → Liverpool Street: ~5 minutes
  • Mile End → Oxford Circus: ~17 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket machines
• Shops and cafés nearby
• Cycle parking
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Mile End Station is a deep‑level station with stairs and escalators only. It is not step‑free and can become very busy during peak hours.

Local Area

Mile End is a vibrant East London neighbourhood with parks, universities, and cultural attractions:

• Mile End Park – green spaces, sports, and leisure
• Queen Mary University of London – major university campus
• Regent’s Canal – scenic walking and cycling routes
• Victoria Park – one of London’s largest parks
• Roman Road Market – local shopping and food

The area is lively, diverse, and popular with students, families, and commuters.