Harrow & Wealdstone

Harrow and Wealdstone station sits at the northern end of the Bakerloo line, the terminus where all trains heading north-west from Paddington and the West End finally stop. The station is also an important Overground interchange, giving it a dual role as a local commuter hub and a transfer point for passengers moving between the Bakerloo and Overground networks. Harrow town centre, with its substantial St Ann's Shopping Centre and the busy high street, is a short walk south. Beyond the town, up on the hill, the historic streets around Harrow School give an entirely different character to the area - but that is best accessed from Harrow-on-the-Hill station on the Metropolitan line.

The station has a remarkable history, having first opened in 1837 as part of the London and Birmingham Railway - making it one of the oldest railway stations in the greater London area. Almost nothing of the Victorian station remains visible today, but the location has been a focal point for travel in north-west Middlesex for nearly two centuries.

Station Overview

Harrow and Wealdstone station opened in 1837 and sits in Zone 5. It is the northern terminus of the Bakerloo line and is also served by the London Overground on the Watford DC line. The station has step-free access, with lifts from street level to both the Bakerloo and Overground platforms. There are toilets, shops, ATMs and a travel information point on site.

Lines and Connectivity

The Bakerloo line (brown) runs south from Harrow and Wealdstone through Kenton, South Kenton, North Wembley and Wembley Central, continuing to Paddington (approximately 30 minutes) and Oxford Circus (approximately 40 minutes).

The London Overground connects on the Watford DC line. Northbound services continue to Headstone Lane, Hatch End and Watford. Southbound services run towards Shepherd's Bush and Richmond via Willesden Junction and Kensal Green.

Facilities

Harrow and Wealdstone has toilets, multiple ATMs, shops and a travel information point. The St Ann's Shopping Centre is a short walk south. Harrow town centre has a full range of shops, restaurants and services within fifteen minutes walk.

Accessibility

Harrow and Wealdstone has full step-free access from street to all platforms, via lifts. This is one of the better-served accessible stations in the outer north-west, and an important point for passengers planning accessible journeys on the Bakerloo line.

Travel Tips

• For Harrow-on-the-Hill's historic streets and Harrow School, take the Metropolitan line from Harrow-on-the-Hill station (a short bus or walk away) rather than the Bakerloo.
• Harrow town centre is fifteen minutes walk south and has a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants, particularly around St Ann's Shopping Centre.
• The Overground to Watford is a useful route if you are heading to the Watford area without going via London Euston.
• This is the Bakerloo line terminus - all trains go south from here. If you want a through journey further north, you need the Overground or buses.
• Step-free access is available - useful for passengers with mobility requirements travelling along the Bakerloo corridor.

Nearby Attractions

Harrow town centre - fifteen minutes walk south. St Ann's Shopping Centre and the high street provide a full range of retail and food options.

Harrow-on-the-Hill - accessible by bus from the station or on foot (uphill). Harrow School, the historic village and panoramic views over Middlesex are the main draws.

Headstone Manor - twenty minutes walk or a short bus ride. A Grade I listed medieval manor house with a museum, farm and moat in the London Borough of Harrow.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Bakerloo line and Overground services at Harrow and Wealdstone run from approximately 05:30 to midnight Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:30 on Sundays. Night Tube operates on the Bakerloo line on Friday and Saturday nights, with Harrow and Wealdstone being one terminus of that service. Weekday mornings are the busiest period as commuters head south towards central London.