CG
London Commuter Rail · Greater Anglia
Chingford Line
The Chingford Line runs from Liverpool Street via Bethnal Green, Hackney Downs, Clapton, St James Street and Walthamstow Central to its terminus at Chingford on the edge of Epping Forest.
Operator
Greater Anglia
London terminus
Liverpool Street
Outer terminus
Chingford
Stations
9
Zones
Zones 2–5
Frequency
4 tph
Journey time
27 min Liverpool Street → Chingford
Rolling stock
Class 720 Aventra (Overground Weaver line)
About the Chingford Line
Since November 2024 the line is operated by London Overground as part of the Weaver line and uses Class 720 Aventra units.
Walthamstow Central offers Victoria line interchange and is the busiest intermediate station.
Key stations on the Chingford Line
- Bethnal GreenDifferent to Bethnal Green Tube station
- Hackney DownsMare Street, Hackney interchange
- Walthamstow CentralVictoria line interchange
- Highams ParkWilliam Morris country
- ChingfordEpping Forest gateway, Zone 5 terminus
FAQs about the Chingford Line
Who operates the Chingford Line now?
London Overground (Weaver line) since November 2024 — formerly Greater Anglia.
How often do Chingford trains run?
4 tph off-peak, 8 tph at peak — every 7–8 minutes.
Is Chingford in London?
Yes — Chingford is in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, Zone 5.