The average train between Waterloo Station and Wanstead takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Wanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Waterloo Station and Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 10:35 AM which arrives into Wanstead at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

28 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Wanstead. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Wanstead station via Wanstead station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Waterloo Station to Wanstead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Bank station.
Waterloo Station to Wanstead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Wanstead station.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Wanstead is 12.6 km. The road distance is 15 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Bank station to Wanstead station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–26 and the journey takes 18 min.