South Woodford is a Zone 4 station on the Central line. Places within a short walk include Odeon South Woodford, Elmhurst Gardens and Roding Valley Park.
What's near South Woodford
4 places within about 900 m, nearest first. Straight-line distances; est. walking times are our estimates. How we measure.
Parks, gardens and squares
- Elmhurst Gardensedge 520 m · est. 8 min walk · route
- Roding Valley Parkedge 550 m · est. 9 min walk · route
Theatres and arts venues
- Odeon South Woodford420 m · est. 7 min walk · route
Libraries
- South Woodford Library700 m · est. 11 min walk · route
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Map
Squares: 2 entrance points from TfL data (approximate). About the map. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Step-free access
Getting on and off the train
| Platform | Boarding (TfL station data) |
|---|---|
| Central line · Westbound Platform 1 (towards Liverpool Street) | Boarding ramp (ask staff) |
| Central line · Eastbound Platform 2 (towards Epping) | Boarding ramp (ask staff) |
TfL's notes for this station
“You can only enter and exit the eastbound platform towards Epping – this is via George Lane (West) entrance, closed on Sundays”
Quoted from TfL's open data.
Lifts can be out of service. How we read TfL's step-free data.
Changing trains here
- TfL's step-free interchange data gives these walking distances between lines (shortest recorded route): Central eastbound ↔ Central westbound: 125 m.
From TfL data. All interchange tips.
Toilets
TfL's station data (dated 20 October 2026) lists no toilets at this station.
Lines and next stops
- Central line: between Snaresbrook and Woodford
TfL's data lists this station as served by the Night Tube on Friday and Saturday nights. Not every line through a station runs at night, so check TfL before you rely on a late train.
Facilities listed by TfL
| Ticket Halls | 2 |
| Lifts | 0 |
| Escalators | 0 |
| Car park | yes |
| WiFi | yes |
TfL facility listing; may lag.
Walking to nearby stations
Nearest other Tube stations
- Snaresbrook · 1,310 m straight line · est. 21 min walk
- Woodford · 1,730 m straight line · est. 28 min walk
- Wanstead · 1,830 m straight line · est. 30 min walk
- Redbridge · 2,140 m straight line · est. 35 min walk
est. = our estimate. How we measure · TfL walking times.
Official information
For live arrivals, lift status, opening hours and the full list of facilities, see TfL's page for South Woodford. Plan journeys with TfL's journey planner.
Last checked 24 October 2026. Our data and method.