About Bow Road
Bow Road is a Zone 2 station on the District and Hammersmith & City lines in east London's Bow area. The station sits on the Mile End Road near its junction with Bow Road, serving a residential neighbourhood with a rich Victorian industrial heritage. Victoria Park - London's oldest public park, opened in 1845 - is a 15-minute walk north, while Three Mills (an 18th-century tidal mill complex and now a film studio) is accessible to the south near Bromley-by-Bow.
Station Overview
Bow Road opened in 1902. Zone 2. District and Hammersmith & City lines. No step-free access - Stratford (nearby on the Central line) has step-free access.
Nearby Attractions
Victoria Park - 15 minutes walk north. London's oldest public park with two lakes, boathouse cafe and weekend markets. Free.
Bow Quarter - A converted Victorian match factory now residential, visible from the station area.
Travel Tips
- Victoria Park is one of east London's finest green spaces - worth the walk from this station
- Stratford (via Mile End on the Central line) provides the closest step-free interchange and DLR/Elizabeth line connections
Timings and Best Time to Travel
Standard Underground hours. Visit Victoria Park on weekend mornings when the Saturday farmers' market and Sunday craft market operate near the park's main entrance.
Nearest Metro to Victoria Park (walk)
If you are heading to Victoria Park (walk), Bow Road is your closest metro stop on the District Line. It also gives easy access to Bow Quarter and Three Mills (nearby). Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Traveller Tips
- 1Victoria Park is a 15-minute walk north
- 2Bow Quarter is an interesting Victorian industrial conversion nearby
- 3No step-free access
Accessibility
Step-free access information is limited for this station. Contact the London Metro helpline for assistance planning your journey.