willesden junction station

Willesden Junction Tube Station London

ByAlex Turner

Willesden Junction Tube Station, located in Harlesden, is a major railway interchange in north-west London. It’s not just one station, but a complex of platforms serving both the London Overground and Bakerloo Line of the London Underground.

Preceding stationFollowing station
Harlesden towards Harrow & WealdstoneKensal Green towards Elephant & Castle
Acton Central towards RichmondKensal Rise towards Stratford
Shepherd’s Bush towards RichmondKensal Rise towards Stratford
Harlesden towards Watford JunctionKensal Green towards Euston
Wembley CentralQueens Park (London)
willesden junction station

Hours:

  • Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 8:15 PM
  • Sunday: 9:15 AM – 6:30 PM

Location:

  • Main (Old Oak Lane) and Harrow Road entrances

Zones:

  • 2/3

Services:

  • Ticket purchase in person and online collection
  • Accessible ticket machines and counter
  • Oyster card purchase and top-up
  • Contactless payment accepted

Limitations:

  • No smartcard issuance, tickets, or validators

Location: Harlesden, London

Managed by: London Overground

Owner: Network Rail

Platforms: 5

Accessibility: Yes

Fare zone: 2 and 3

Services:

  • London Underground Bakerloo line
  • London Overground Watford Junction line
  • National Rail services

Passenger usage:

  • London Underground: Increasing trend after pandemic drop (2022: 4.41 million entries/exits)
  • National Rail: Fluctuating around 6 million entries/exits, with a recent increase (2022: 5.36 million)

Additional notes:

  • Opened in 1866
  • Part of the London transport network
  • Provides connections to central London and surrounding areas

  • Available from customer information screens (departure, arrival), announcements, and help points.
  • Information services are open Monday-Friday, 5:16 am-1:30 am, Saturday, 5:16 am-1:30 am, and Sunday, 6:44 am-12:45 am.
  • Staff help is not available on weekends.

Other Services:

  • Luggage storage is unavailable.
  • Lost property is available.
  • CCTV is present at the station.

Customer Information:

  • Located on platforms 4/5 or at the ticket offices.

Please note that staff help is not available on weekends.

Not Available

Spaces: 60 sheltered stands

Location: Outside main (Old Oak Lane) and Harrow Road entrances

Security: CCTV cameras monitoring the area

Bicycle Hire: Not available at this station

Additional Information: Bring your bicycle and park it at the station. Be sure to lock your bike securely.

Available

No

No

Good news! This station appears to be very accessible for people with mobility impairments. Here’s a quick overview:

Positives:

  • Platforms: Step-free access is available to all platforms.
  • Ticket barriers and gates: Accessible.
  • Ticket machines: Accessible.
  • Ticket office counter: Height-adjustable.
  • Induction loop: Available for hearing assistance.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes.
  • Seating area: Yes.
  • Accessible taxis: Available at the station.
  • Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point: Yes.
  • Customer Help Points and Meeting Points: Yes.
  • Helpline: Available.

Negatives:

  • Waiting rooms: Currently closed.
  • Staff help: Only available Monday to Friday (not weekends).

Overall: This station offers excellent accessibility features, making navigating easy for people with mobility impairments. Just be aware that the waiting rooms are closed, and staff help is limited on weekends.

Additional tip: For detailed information about specific accessibility features (e.g., ramp width, toilet stall dimensions), it’s recommended to consult the station’s official website or contact their accessibility team directly.

Map of willesden junction station

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