Croxley

Croxley station is on the Metropolitan line's Watford branch in Hertfordshire, serving the residential area of Croxley Green. The station is a quiet local commuter stop with park-and-ride facilities, primarily used by residents commuting into London via the Metropolitan line. The Grand Union Canal runs through the area and provides a pleasant walking and cycling route through the Colne Valley. Watford, one stop north-west, is the line terminus with the main local shopping and transport connections.

Station Overview

Croxley station opened in 1925. It sits in Zone 7 and is served by the Metropolitan line on the Watford branch. The station does not have step-free access but has a car park. It is between Rickmansworth to the south-east and Watford to the north-west.

Lines and Connectivity

The Metropolitan line (magenta, Watford branch) connects south-east towards Rickmansworth, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street (approximately forty minutes). North-west, one stop brings you to Watford, the terminus of the Watford branch.

Facilities

Croxley station has a car park and ticket machines. Local shops and convenience stores are within a short walk of the station. Watford (one stop north-west) has a better range of shops and services.

Accessibility

Croxley does not have step-free access. The Watford terminus (one stop north-west) also lacks step-free access; accessible options are further south on the Metropolitan line.

Travel Tips

• The Grand Union Canal is accessible from the Croxley Green area - the towpath provides a pleasant walking and cycling route towards Watford and southward through the Colne Valley.
• Watford (one stop north-west) is the terminus of this branch, with more local facilities and bus connections into Watford town centre.
• The car park makes Croxley a useful park-and-ride for Metropolitan line commuters from the west Hertfordshire area.
• Rickmansworth Aquadrome (one stop south-east) is a good outdoor destination for sailing and nature walks.
• No step-free access at this station.

Nearby Attractions

Grand Union Canal - accessible from the area. Canal towpath walking and cycling through the Colne Valley. Free.

Watford - one stop north-west. The Metropolitan line terminus with local shops and bus connections into Watford town centre.

Rickmansworth Aquadrome - one stop south-east. A 120-acre park with sailing lakes and nature trails. Free entry.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line services at Croxley run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. The station is very quiet outside weekday commuter hours.