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Epping tube station

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Epping is a London Underground station in the suburban town of Epping in Essex, England. It is the north-eastern terminus of the Central line and the next station towards London is Theydon Bois. Situ

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Epping is a London Underground station in the suburban town of Epping in Essex, England. It is the north-eastern terminus of the Central line and the next station towards London is Theydon Bois. Situated in London fare zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District.

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From the Wikipedia article

Epping is a London Underground station in the suburban town of Epping in Essex, England. It is the north-eastern terminus of the Central line and the next station towards London is Theydon Bois. Situated in London fare zone 6, it is one of eight London Underground stations in the Epping Forest District.

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Background

History

In 1856, the Eastern Counties Railway opened a double-track railway between Stratford and Loughton. In 1865, its successor, the Great Eastern Railway, added a single-track extension from Loughton to Ongar. The popularity of the line led to the doubling of the track between Loughton and Epping in 1892. The line was well served, with 50 trains operating between Liverpool Street and Loughton each day, a further 22 continuing to Epping and 14 more to Ongar. Loughton to Epping became part of the London Underground Central line on 25 September 1949, leaving the single track line from Epping to Ongar as the last steam-worked section. British Railways continued running Ongar services until 1957…

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Coordinates
51.6938, 0.1137
County
Essex
Parish
Epping
Postcode
CM16 4HW
Parliamentary constituency
Epping Forest

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Epping tube station?
Epping tube station is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM16 4HW), in the parish of Epping.
Who owns Epping tube station?
Epping tube station is owned by | owner1 =.
How do I get to Epping tube station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CM16 4HW. It sits within the Epping Forest parliamentary constituency.