South Kenton

South Kenton is a quiet suburban interchange on the Bakerloo line and London Overground, sitting in the residential stretch between North Wembley and Kenton on the north-west corridor out of Paddington. The station is primarily a local commuter stop, serving the houses and streets of South Kenton and the neighbouring Preston area. For visitors, it offers a calm alternative to the busier Wembley stations, though there is little in the immediate vicinity to draw a specific visit.

The station opened in 1933 as part of the suburban expansion of the Bakerloo line into Middlesex. It is one of a sequence of similar stations along this stretch - surface-level, modest in scale, and designed to serve a growing suburban population rather than any major destination.

Station Overview

South Kenton station opened in 1933. It sits in Zone 4 and is served by both the Bakerloo line and the London Overground. The station does not have step-free access. It is located between North Wembley to the south and Kenton to the north.

Lines and Connectivity

The Bakerloo line (brown) connects south towards North Wembley, Wembley Central and Paddington, and north towards Kenton and Harrow and Wealdstone, the line's northern terminus. The Overground connects on the Watford DC line, running south towards Shepherd's Bush and Richmond, and north towards Watford.

Facilities

South Kenton station has ticket machines and a basic station environment. There are no shops at the station. The local Preston Road area has a small parade of shops about ten minutes walk away.

Accessibility

South Kenton does not have step-free access. Wembley Central (two stops south) is the nearest step-free Bakerloo line station in this area.

Travel Tips

• Kenton (one stop north) has a slightly larger local centre and is worth knowing about as the next station up the line.
• Preston Park, a suburban green space, is within walking distance of the station.
• Harrow-on-the-Hill, a historic hilltop town with good restaurants and the famous Harrow School, is accessible from Harrow and Wealdstone station (several stops north on the Bakerloo) or from Harrow-on-the-Hill on the Metropolitan line.
• No step-free access - plan alternative routing through Wembley Central if required.
• The Overground here gives an alternative route south to Kensington and Richmond without going through the central zone.

Nearby Attractions

Preston Park - ten minutes walk west. A local suburban park with a tennis pavilion and green space.

Kenton - one stop north. The local town centre with a small parade of shops and restaurants. The nearby Woodcock Hill Village Green is a pleasant local landmark.

Harrow-on-the-Hill - several stops north on the Bakerloo. The historic hilltop town with Harrow School, the Harrow Arts Centre and good independent restaurants.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Bakerloo line and Overground services at South Kenton 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. Outside rush hours, the station is very quiet.