West Ham Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

West Ham Station is a major interchange in East London, offering fast connections across the Underground, DLR, and National Rail. It serves residential areas around Plaistow and Stratford and provides easy access to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Lines and Services

District Line

• Services to Westminster, Victoria, Earl’s Court, and Upminster
• Typical journey times:
  • West Ham → Barking: ~4 minutes
  • West Ham → Whitechapel: ~8 minutes

Hammersmith & City Line

• Services to Hammersmith, Paddington, King’s Cross, and Barking
• Typical journey times:
  • West Ham → Liverpool Street: ~12 minutes

Jubilee Line

• Services to Stratford, Canary Wharf, London Bridge, and Westminster
• Typical journey times:
  • West Ham → Stratford: ~3 minutes
  • West Ham → Canary Wharf: ~7 minutes

DLR

• Services to Poplar, Bank, and Woolwich Arsenal

National Rail (c2c)

• Services to Fenchurch Street and South Essex

Station Facilities

• Ticket hall
• Cycle parking
• Shops nearby
• WiFi
• Help points
• Step‑free access (Jubilee line only)

Accessibility

West Ham Station has **step‑free access to the Jubilee line**. District, Hammersmith & City, DLR, and National Rail platforms require stairs.

Local Area

Nearby attractions include the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City, Abbey Mills Pumping Station, and the Greenway walking/cycling route.