Where Is Leyton, London? Waltham Forest, 8 Miles NE of the Centre

Leyton is a district in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, in north-east London. It lies approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Charing Cross (the traditional centre of London).

Boundaries & Neighbours

• North: Walthamstow
• East: Leytonstone / Wanstead Flats (Epping Forest)
• South: River Lea (boundary with Hackney / Newham)
• West: Stratford / Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Transport

• Tube: Leyton (Central line), Leytonstone (Central line)
• Overground: Leyton Midland Road (Gospel Oak–Barking line)
• National Rail: Lea Bridge (Liverpool St–Cheshunt/Enfield)
• Multiple bus routes (58, 69, 97, 158, 230, 257, 339, 357, W15, W16)

Leyton has seen significant regeneration since the 2012 Olympics, with new housing, parks (Leyton Jubilee Park), and the Leyton Mills retail park.