Barkingside Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Barkingside Station is a Central Line stop located in Ilford, East London. It provides fast access to Newbury Park, Fairlop, Stratford, and Central London. The station is close to Barkingside High Street, local shops, schools, and the historic Barnardo’s Garden Village.

Lines and Services

London Underground – Central Line

• Direct services to Newbury Park, Fairlop, Stratford, Oxford Circus
• Typical journey times:
  • Barkingside → Newbury Park: ~2 minutes
  • Barkingside → Stratford: ~17 minutes
  • Barkingside → Liverpool Street: ~23 minutes
  • Barkingside → Oxford Circus: ~33 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket machines
• Car park
• Cycle parking
• Shops nearby
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Barkingside Station is not step‑free. Access to platforms requires stairs.

Local Area

Barkingside is a lively and diverse area with shops, parks, and community facilities:

• Barkingside High Street – shops, cafés, restaurants
• Fairlop Waters – lake, sports, and leisure centre
• Valentines Park – gardens, lakes, and woodland
• Barnardo’s Garden Village – historic children’s charity site
• Redbridge Sports Centre – major sports complex

The area is family‑friendly, well‑connected, and full of local character.