Harrow-on-the-Hill

Harrow-on-the-Hill station sits at the foot of the hill from which the town takes its name, a hill that has been inhabited for at least 2,000 years and that carries on its summit one of the most recognisable combinations of architecture and landscape in outer London. Harrow School, founded in 1572, occupies much of the hilltop along with the medieval Church of St Mary. The school's alumni include Winston Churchill, Lord Byron, Jawaharlal Nehru and Robert Peel - a concentration of historical significance that few outer London institutions can match. The village streets at the top of the hill have a distinctly historic character, with period buildings and panoramic views over Middlesex.

Station Overview

Harrow-on-the-Hill station opened in 1880. It sits in Zone 5 and is served by the Metropolitan line. The station has step-free access, toilets, ATMs, shops and a travel information point. Chiltern Railways also calls here for Aylesbury services. It is an interchange point where the Metropolitan line's branches to Uxbridge and Watford diverge from the main line.

Lines and Connectivity

The Metropolitan line (magenta) connects south-east towards Northwick Park, Preston Road and Baker Street (approximately twenty-five minutes). Northbound, the line continues through North Harrow, Pinner and the outer Metropolitan network towards Amersham, Chesham, Rickmansworth and Watford.

Chiltern Railways also calls at Harrow-on-the-Hill on services between London Marylebone and Aylesbury.

Facilities

Harrow-on-the-Hill has toilets, ATMs, shops and a travel information point. Harrow town centre, accessible by a fifteen-minute walk or bus, has a more extensive range of shops and restaurants. The hill itself has independent cafes and restaurants in the village streets.

Accessibility

Harrow-on-the-Hill has step-free access from street to platform, making it one of the most accessible Metropolitan line stations in the outer network.

Travel Tips

• The climb to the top of the hill takes about fifteen minutes on foot from the station - the grade is steep. The views from the hilltop over Middlesex and west London are excellent on clear days.
• Harrow School grounds are partly accessible to visitors - the chapel and some outdoor areas can be visited. Check the school's website for visitor access.
• St Mary's Church at the summit is 900 years old and has notable memorials and a churchyard with views.
• Harrow town centre, accessible by bus or a twenty-minute walk, has the St Ann's Shopping Centre and Harrow and Wealdstone station for Bakerloo and Overground connections.
• Step-free access is available at this station.

Nearby Attractions

Harrow-on-the-Hill village - fifteen minutes walk uphill. Historic village streets with Harrow School buildings, the 900-year-old St Mary's Church and panoramic views. Free to walk through.

Harrow School - on the hilltop. One of England's most famous independent schools. Churchill memorabilia in the school speech room. Partly accessible to visitors.

Harrow town centre - twenty minutes walk or bus. St Ann's Shopping Centre, local restaurants and the Harrow Museum.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line services at Harrow-on-the-Hill run throughout the day from approximately 05:00 to midnight. Chiltern Railways operates additional services to Aylesbury. The hilltop is best visited on a clear day when the views are at their finest.