Snaresbrook is a London Underground station in the area of Snaresbrook in east London. It is on the Central line, between Leytonstone and South Woodford stations. It is in London fare zone 4.
History
The station was opened by the Eastern Counties Railway on 22 August 1856 as part of their branch to Loughton which opened that day. Originally named Snaresbrook, the station was renamed several times: Snaresbrook for Wanstead in 1857; Snaresbrook and Wanstead in November 1898; Snaresbrook for Wanstead in 1929; and Snaresbrook on 14 December 1947.
The station today
In addition to the main building, an alternative exit open at morning peak hours is available directly on the south side of Wanstead High Street, with another open all day on the north side of the same road accessible via footbridge running parallel to the railway.
Connections
London Buses route W14 serves the station.
References
- London Underground Stations; David Leboff; Ian Allan; London; 1994