North Acton

North Acton is a Central line station in west London where the two western branches of the line converge. Trains from West Ruislip and trains from Ealing Broadway both pass through North Acton before continuing east as a single line towards White City, Shepherd's Bush and central London. For passengers on either branch, North Acton is simply the junction point - a functional stop serving the surrounding residential and industrial area of North Acton in the London Borough of Ealing. The area around the station includes a Royal Mail sorting facility and various industrial estates, with a more residential character to the south.

Station Overview

North Acton station opened in 1923. It sits in Zone 3 and is served by the Central line. The station does not have step-free access. It is the junction point where the West Ruislip and Ealing Broadway branches of the Central line meet, heading east towards White City and central London.

Lines and Connectivity

The Central line (red) has two western branches that converge at North Acton. The West Ruislip branch runs through Hanger Lane, Perivale, Greenford, Northolt, South Ruislip and Ruislip Gardens. The Ealing Broadway branch runs through Ealing Broadway, West Acton and then north to North Acton. Both branches merge here and continue east through East Acton, White City and into central London. Journey time to Liverpool Street is approximately twenty minutes.

Facilities

North Acton station has ticket machines and basic infrastructure. The surrounding area has local convenience stores and bus connections to Acton town centre. There are no significant facilities at the station itself.

Accessibility

North Acton does not have step-free access. White City (several stops east) has step-free access and is the nearest accessible Central line station heading towards central London.

Travel Tips

• North Acton is the junction where the West Ruislip and Ealing Broadway branches converge - there is no need to change trains here; all Central line trains continue east from this point.
• Westfield London at White City is two stops east, about five minutes on the Central line.
• Acton town centre, with its independent restaurants and parks, is accessible by bus heading south from the station.
• Old Oak Common, the future HS2 interchange station, is being built nearby - this area will become more significant once that development opens.
• No step-free access - plan via White City if accessibility is needed.

Nearby Attractions

Westfield London - two stops east at White City. The UK's largest urban shopping centre, directly connected to White City station.

Acton town centre - accessible by bus south. Independent restaurants, local shops and Acton Park in the town centre.

Old Oak Common - nearby development area, future HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange. Construction ongoing; significant change expected in the coming decade.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Central line services at North Acton run from approximately 05:30 to midnight Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:30 on Sundays. Night Tube operates on the Central line on Friday and Saturday nights. The station is moderately busy during rush hours.