Plaistow Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Plaistow Station serves the residential areas of Plaistow and West Ham, offering quick District and Hammersmith & City line links to the City, Whitechapel, and Barking. It is a key commuter station in East London.

Lines and Services

District Line

• Services to Westminster, Victoria, Earl’s Court, and Upminster
• Typical journey times:
  • Plaistow → West Ham: ~2 minutes
  • Plaistow → Whitechapel: ~10 minutes

Hammersmith & City Line

• Services to Hammersmith, Paddington, King’s Cross, and Barking
• Typical journey times:
  • Plaistow → Liverpool Street: ~15 minutes
  • Plaistow → Barking: ~6 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket hall
• Cycle parking
• Nearby shops
• WiFi
• Help points
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Plaistow Station is **not step‑free**. Access to platforms requires stairs.

Local Area

Nearby attractions include West Ham Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (via Stratford), Greenway walking route, and the historic streets of Plaistow.