Chalfont & Latimer

Chalfont and Latimer station is in Zone 8 in Buckinghamshire - genuinely deep in the Chiltern Hills, beyond the M25, in countryside that was farmland long before the Metropolitan Railway arrived in 1889. The station is the interchange point for the Chesham shuttle branch, a single-track line that runs through the Chess Valley to one of the Underground network's most remote and characterful termini. It is also the westernmost station on the Amersham branch before that service continues south to London. The surrounding countryside is outstanding - the Chess Valley Walk, the Chiltern Way and various Rights of Way connect through this area into some of the finest walking in the Home Counties.

Station Overview

Chalfont and Latimer station opened in 1889. It sits in Zone 8 and is served by the Metropolitan line. The station has step-free access, toilets and a large car park. It is the interchange for the Chesham branch (a shuttle from here) and a junction where trains diverge between Amersham and the Chesham direction.

Lines and Connectivity

The Metropolitan line (magenta) connects south-east towards Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street (approximately forty-five minutes). The Chesham shuttle branch departs from an adjacent platform - a five-minute journey through the Chess Valley to Chesham.

Facilities

Chalfont and Latimer has step-free access, toilets, shops and a large car park. The surrounding countryside has no significant facilities at the station itself; Chesham town centre (via the shuttle) has local shops and cafes.

Accessibility

Chalfont and Latimer has step-free access from street to platform. This is an important feature at this end of the Metropolitan line.

Travel Tips

• The Chesham shuttle departs from the station - about five minutes through the Chess Valley to Chesham. Check the timetable as frequency is limited.
• The Chess Valley Walk starts near Chesham and runs through outstanding Chiltern scenery back towards Rickmansworth. A full day of excellent countryside walking.
• Chalfont St Giles village, accessible by bus, has the historic Milton's Cottage - the house where John Milton completed Paradise Lost. Open to visitors.
• The car park fills quickly on weekday mornings as commuters arrive from the Chilterns and Buckinghamshire area.
• Step-free access is available at this station - one of the few at this end of the Metropolitan line.

Nearby Attractions

Chesham - via shuttle branch. A genuine Chilterns market town with the River Chess running through it, accessible on a short shuttle train. Market town character, good pubs and the start of the Chess Valley Walk.

Chess Valley Walk - accessible from Chesham via shuttle. A long-distance walking route through outstanding Chiltern countryside.

Milton's Cottage - in Chalfont St Giles, accessible by bus. The house where John Milton completed Paradise Lost. Museum admission charged.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line services at Chalfont and Latimer run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. The Chesham shuttle operates less frequently - always check before travelling. Summer weekends are the best time for Chess Valley walking.