About Leytonstone
Leytonstone is a Central line Zone 3 station in north-east London. The station is notable for its Alfred Hitchcock connection -the legendary film director was born in Leytonstone in 1899 -commemorated in a series of mosaic murals inside the station depicting scenes from his films. The area offers good bus connections into Wanstead and the Epping Forest edge.
Traveller Tips
- 1Look for the Alfred Hitchcock mosaic murals on the station platforms -a genuine highlight
- 2Hitchcock was born at 517 High Road, Leytonstone -a few minutes walk from the station
- 3The branch to Hainault and Woodford splits at Leytonstone
- 4Good bus connections to Wanstead and Epping Forest
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich line serves Leytonstone?
Leytonstone is served by the Central line.
QIs Leytonstone step-free?
No, Leytonstone does not have step-free access.
QWhat zone is Leytonstone in?
Leytonstone is in Zone 3.
QWhat are the Alfred Hitchcock mosaics at Leytonstone?
A series of glass mosaic murals inside the station depict scenes from Alfred Hitchcock's films, celebrating the fact that he was born in Leytonstone in 1899.
QWhere was Alfred Hitchcock born?
Alfred Hitchcock was born at 517 High Road, Leytonstone, a few minutes walk from the station.
QDoes the Central line split at Leytonstone?
Yes -at Leytonstone the Central line splits into two branches: one towards Woodford/Epping and another towards Hainault via Newbury Park.
Station Location
Nearby Attractions
- Alfred Hitchcock mosaics (in station)
- Hitchcock birthplace
- Epping Forest (nearby)
- Wanstead Flats