Northwick Park

Northwick Park station serves the Northwick Park Hospital campus and the University of Westminster's Harrow campus in the London Borough of Harrow. The station is primarily a functional stop for hospital visitors, staff and students rather than a destination for general visitors. Northwick Park itself - the open parkland adjacent to the hospital - provides some green space in what is otherwise a suburban institutional area.

Station Overview

Northwick Park station opened in 1923. It sits in Zone 4 and is served by the Metropolitan line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Harrow-on-the-Hill to the south-east and Preston Road to the north-west.

Lines and Connectivity

The Metropolitan line (magenta) connects south-east towards Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street (approximately twenty minutes). North-west services continue towards Preston Road and Wembley Park.

Facilities

Northwick Park station has ticket machines. Northwick Park Hospital has its own extensive cafe and retail facilities. The surrounding area has local convenience stores.

Accessibility

Northwick Park does not have step-free access from street to platform. For visiting the hospital, the hospital has its own accessible entrance arrangements. Harrow-on-the-Hill (one stop south-east) has step-free access on the Metropolitan line.

Travel Tips

• Northwick Park Hospital is immediately adjacent to the station - the main hospital entrance is a short walk.
• University of Westminster Harrow campus is nearby for students and visitors.
• Harrow-on-the-Hill (one stop south-east) has step-free access and significantly more local facilities.
• Wembley Park (several stops north-west) has Jubilee and Metropolitan line interchange with step-free access and the Wembley stadium area.
• No step-free access at this station from street to platform.

Nearby Attractions

Northwick Park Hospital - adjacent to the station. A major London NHS trust hospital with extensive clinical facilities.

University of Westminster Harrow campus - nearby. The university's north-west London campus with media and communications facilities.

Northwick Park - adjacent. Open parkland near the hospital with walking paths and green space.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line services at Northwick Park run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. The station is busiest during hospital visiting hours and university term time. Outside these periods, it is very quiet.