Dagenham Heathway

Dagenham Heathway station serves the Heathway shopping area in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, one of the main commercial centres of the Dagenham community. The station is on the District line's eastern branch heading towards Upminster, serving a post-war residential borough with a proud working-class and manufacturing heritage - the Ford Dagenham plant, once one of the largest in Europe, operated nearby for decades. The shopping area outside the station provides local residents with a range of everyday shops and services.

Station Overview

Dagenham Heathway station opened in 1932. It sits in Zone 5 and is served by the District line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Becontree to the west and Dagenham East to the east.

Lines and Connectivity

The District line (green) connects west towards Becontree, Barking and central London. Eastbound, the line continues through Dagenham East, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Upminster Bridge and Upminster (the terminus). Journey time to Victoria is approximately fifty-five minutes.

Facilities

Dagenham Heathway station has a travel information point and ticket machines. The Heathway shopping area outside the station has a range of local shops, cafes and services.

Accessibility

Dagenham Heathway does not have step-free access. Upminster (several stops east) has step-free access on the District line.

Travel Tips

• The Heathway shopping area is directly outside the station - useful for local shopping and everyday needs.
• Barking Park, a large Victorian park with a lake and cafe, is accessible by bus from here.
• Eastbrookend Country Park is accessible from Dagenham East (one stop east) for nature walks and wildlife.
• No step-free access at this station.
• Zone 5 fares apply. Use Oyster or contactless for best prices.

Nearby Attractions

Heathway shopping area - immediately outside. Local shops, cafes and services for Dagenham residents.

Barking Park - accessible by bus. A large Victorian park with a lake, sports facilities and a cafe. Free entry.

Valence House Museum - accessible by bus. Free museum in a historic manor house telling the story of Barking and Dagenham. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

District line services at Dagenham Heathway run from approximately 05:30 to midnight on weekdays and similar hours on weekends. There is no Night Tube on the District line. The shopping area is busiest on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.