The new London Overground line names and colours were introduced across the London rail network in November 2024 Located in Walthamstow, St. James Street station opens onto the street of the same name.

Shoppers have an easy route from the southernmost end of the market to the railway station, which provides a fast and regular route to the top of the market at Walthamstow Central or into central London at Liverpool Street.

A dual staircase was constructed, allowing passengers to access the platform without passing through the main body of the station itself, and permitting the ticket office to be locked overnight.

These have been closed off since the transfer to London Overground in 2015 to enforce a new ticket barrier inside the station which is staffed during all opening hours.

The typical off-peak weekday service pattern is: London Buses routes 158, 212, 230, 275, W11 and 675 serve the station.