Uxbridge tube station

Uxbridge tube station — view
Uxbridge tube station. Photo: Ewan Munro from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Uxbridge tube station

The western terminus of two of London’s Underground lines, Uxbridge station serves the London Borough of Hillingdon and marks the outer edge of fare zone 6.

At a glance

Uxbridge tube station is a major transport interchange located 15.5 miles west of Charing Cross. It functions as the terminus for both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, making it a pivotal hub for commuters traveling between west London and the city center.

History

The station was originally the terminus of a District line branch running from Ealing Common. The Piccadilly line took over this terminus role in 1933, fundamentally reshaping the station’s place within London’s Underground network and establishing its current operational character.

What you see

Information about the station’s architectural features and design is not available in current sources.

Cultural significance

Uxbridge station represents a crucial node in London’s sprawling suburban transport system, serving as the gateway between the capital and the commuter towns of Hillingdon and surrounding areas. Its dual-line terminus status makes it architecturally and operationally significant within the Underground’s structure.

Key facts

  • Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom
  • Coordinates: 51.5459, −0.4783
  • Distance from Charing Cross: 15.5 miles (24.9 km)
  • London fare zone: 6
  • Terminus for Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines
  • Piccadilly line took over the former District line terminus in 1933

Practical information & getting there

Uxbridge station is accessible via the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines from Central London. The next station toward the city center on both lines is Hillingdon. West Ruislip offers connections to the Chiltern Line and Central line, while West Drayton provides the nearest Elizabeth line access.

Sources & resources

Editorial text © Cultural Heritage Online. Facts drawn from Wikipedia/Wikidata.

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