How to get from London to Wanstead
4 ways, 13 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Metrobest | 44 min | £1–3 estimated |
| Drive | 51 min | £1.5–2 estimated |
| Taxi | 51 min | £27–39 estimated |
| Ferry | 1h 7m | £20–35 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 08:5554 min · directLondon Underground (TfL) Central£1–3
- 08:02 → 08:4644 min · 1 changeLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£2–3
- 08:04 → 08:5147 min · 1 changeLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£2–3
- 08:05 → 09:0055 min · directLondon Underground (TfL) Central£1–3
- 08:05 → 08:5146 min · 2 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Bakerloo£2–3
- 08:10 → 09:0454 min · directLondon Underground (TfL) Central£1–3
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from London to Wanstead?
- The fastest way is by metro: about 44 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 13 km.
- What is the cheapest way from London to Wanstead?
- Metro is the cheapest, from £1. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Can I take the metro from London to Wanstead?
- Yes. The metro takes about 44 min door to door and costs £1–3. 8 departures in this window.
- How far is Wanstead from London by road?
- About 15 km, roughly 51 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £1.5–2; tolls and parking are extra.