About East Acton
East Acton is a Central line station in west London, serving the residential East Acton area. The station is close to Wormwood Scrubs Prison and the large open space of Wormwood Scrubs park - one of west London's most significant green areas popular for walking and sport.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Wormwood Scrubs park (open land, free) is a large open space for walking, immediately north
- 2White City station (one stop east) is better for Westfield London and BBC buildings
- 3The area is undergoing gradual development with new housing in the Old Oak Common area nearby
- 4No step-free access at this station
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Nearby Attractions
Wormwood Scrubs park
Old Oak Common (future HS2/Elizabeth line hub)
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich line serves East Acton?
Only the Central line serves East Acton.
QIs East Acton step-free?
No, East Acton does not have step-free access.
QWhat zone is East Acton in?
East Acton is in Zone 2.
QWhat is Wormwood Scrubs?
Wormwood Scrubs is both a large open park and the site of HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs. The park is freely accessible and popular with joggers and dog walkers.
QHow far is White City from East Acton?
White City is one stop east on the Central line, about 2 minutes.
QWhat is near East Acton station?
Wormwood Scrubs park and the East Acton residential area are the main features near the station.
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Zone 2
Travel Zone
Est. 1920
Limited accessibility - check before travelling