Wembley Central

Wembley Central station is one of two key Underground access points for the Wembley entertainment complex, alongside Wembley Park on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines. While Wembley Park tends to be the busier of the two on event days - it is marginally closer to the stadium arch - Wembley Central is often the better choice for the SSE Arena and the large retail outlet directly adjacent to the station. The London Designer Outlet and the Wembley shopping complex are effectively right outside the station entrance.

The station serves the Bakerloo line and London Overground and has step-free access, making it one of the more accessible interchange points along the Bakerloo's north-west corridor. Wembley town centre, with its diverse mix of South Asian, Caribbean and East African restaurants and shops, extends south from the station.

Station Overview

Wembley Central station opened in 1917. It sits in Zone 4 and is served by the Bakerloo line and the London Overground. The station has step-free access with lifts serving both the Bakerloo and Overground platforms. There are toilets, ATMs and shops at the station.

Lines and Connectivity

The Bakerloo line (brown) connects south to North Wembley, Stonebridge Park and eventually Paddington and central London. Northbound, the Bakerloo continues to Harrow and Wealdstone, its northern terminus.

The Overground connects on the Watford DC line, with services running south towards Shepherd's Bush and Richmond, and north towards Watford. National Rail services also call at Wembley Central on the London Euston to Tring route.

Facilities

Wembley Central has toilets, multiple ATMs, a small shop and a travel information point. The adjacent London Designer Outlet and Wembley retail complex provide extensive food, shopping and entertainment options, particularly before and after events at the stadium or arena.

Accessibility

Wembley Central has step-free access from street to platform on both the Bakerloo line and the Overground. Lifts are available. This is one of the more accessible Bakerloo line stations outside Zone 1.

Travel Tips

• For SSE Arena events, Wembley Central is generally the closer and less crowded station compared to Wembley Park. Check your ticket for recommended station.
• Wembley Stadium is about a twenty-minute walk north from Wembley Central through the retail complex - follow the signage or the crowd.
• The London Designer Outlet adjacent to the station has over 50 outlets and a Vue cinema, making it a destination in its own right.
• On major event days, expect significant crowds at Wembley Central in the hours after events finish. Allow extra journey time.
• Wembley town centre to the south has excellent value South Asian and Caribbean restaurants that are popular for pre-event meals.

Nearby Attractions

SSE Arena Wembley - five minutes walk north. One of London's largest indoor entertainment venues, hosting concerts, boxing, basketball and other events year-round.

Wembley Stadium - twenty minutes walk north. England's national stadium. Tours are available when no event is scheduled.

London Designer Outlet - directly adjacent to the station. Over 50 outlet stores with a Vue cinema. Free entry.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Bakerloo line and Overground services at Wembley Central 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. On event days, services are very frequent but platforms can be overwhelmed after events end.