Greenford Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Greenford Station is a Central Line stop located in the London Borough of Ealing. It is unique for having one of the last remaining wooden escalators on the Underground. The station also provides National Rail services operated by Great Western Railway (GWR) on the Greenford Branch Line.

Lines and Services

London Underground – Central Line

• Direct services to Perivale, Northolt, Stratford, Oxford Circus
• Typical journey times:
  • Greenford → Perivale: ~3 minutes
  • Greenford → Northolt: ~2 minutes
  • Greenford → Stratford: ~32 minutes
  • Greenford → Oxford Circus: ~24 minutes

National Rail – Great Western Railway (GWR)

• Direct services to West Ealing
• Connections at West Ealing for:
  • Elizabeth Line services to Heathrow, Paddington, Reading
  • GWR services toward the Thames Valley

Station Facilities

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

Accessibility

Greenford Station is not step‑free. Access to platforms requires stairs or the historic wooden escalator.

Local Area

Greenford is a lively suburban area with parks, shops, and strong transport links:

• Greenford Broadway – shops, cafés, supermarkets
• Ravenor Park – large park with events and playgrounds
• Perivale Park – sports and green space
• Horsenden Hill – walking trails and views
• Local schools and community centres

The area is family‑friendly, well‑connected, and ideal for commuters.