Maryland Station, London
Maryland Station (GPS: 51.5461, 0.00587) is a railway station located in the London Borough of Newham, in east London. It lies on the border of Stratford and Forest Gate, offering essential commuter access for both residential and business communities in the area. Though it is not part of the London Underground, it is an important stop on the Elizabeth Line, which connects suburban areas to central London and beyond.
History
The station first opened in 1874 under the Great Eastern Railway. Originally designed to serve the growing suburb of Maryland Point, the station retained the name Maryland from the beginning. The origin of the name "Maryland" itself is debated, with one theory being that it was named after the U.S. state by a returning merchant or settler. Another theory ties it to a local estate of the same name.
Station Layout and Entrances
Maryland Station has a single ground-level station building on Forest Lane, close to the junction with Leytonstone Road. The main entrance leads to platforms via stairs and lifts, making the station fully accessible. The structure houses standard amenities like ticket machines and customer information points but no commercial or retail units.
Distance from Charing Cross
The station is approximately 7.5 miles by road from Charing Cross, located in the heart of the City. The journey by car can take around 30–40 minutes depending on traffic, while public transport via the Elizabeth Line offers a much quicker alternative.
Rail Services
Maryland Station is part of the National Rail network and is served exclusively by the Elizabeth Line. It is not listed among London Underground Stations, and there is currently no interchange with Underground or Overground services directly at the station.
Elizabeth Line Connections
On the westbound Elizabeth Line service, the preceding station is Forest Gate, and the next stop is Stratford. On eastbound services, the previous stop is Stratford and the next is Manor Park.
Fares and Travel Times
To Reading Station
- Adult single fare (paper ticket): £24.50
- Adult single fare (Oyster/contactless): £16.10 (peak), £13.90 (off-peak)
- Estimated travel time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
To Abbey Wood Station
- Adult single fare (paper ticket): £6.30
- Adult single fare (Oyster/contactless): £3.60 (peak), £2.80 (off-peak)
- Estimated travel time: Around 25 minutes
To Charing Cross Station
There is no direct service to Charing Cross from Maryland Station. The recommended route involves taking the Elizabeth Line westbound to Tottenham Court Road, then changing to the Northern Line southbound or the Bakerloo Line at Oxford Circus.
- Adult single fare (paper ticket): £6.70
- Adult single fare (Oyster/contactless): £4.30 (peak), £2.90 (off-peak)
- Estimated travel time: Approximately 30–35 minutes
Fun Fact
Maryland Station was one of the smallest stations upgraded for the Elizabeth Line. Despite its size, it underwent significant transformation, including step-free access and modernised facilities, bringing 21st-century standards to this historic station.
Quick Facts
- Opened: 1874
- Location: Forest Lane, London Borough of Newham
- Line Served: Elizabeth Line
- Nearest Elizabeth Line stations: Stratford (west), Manor Park (east)
- Direct Underground interchange: None
- Distance from Charing Cross: Approximately 7.5 miles by road
- To Reading: £16.10 (Oyster, peak), approx. 1 hr 20 mins
- To Abbey Wood: £3.60 (Oyster, peak), approx. 25 mins
- To Charing Cross: £4.30 (Oyster, peak), approx. 30–35 mins with interchanges
- Accessibility: Step-free access to all platforms
- Fun Fact: One of the smallest stations refurbished for the Elizabeth Line
Maryland Station is 
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Painting of Maryland Station, London (View image in full size)
