Elm Park

Elm Park station is a quiet District line stop in the London Borough of Havering, serving the residential suburb of Elm Park near the eastern end of the District line. The station is a local commuter stop with few visitor attractions in the immediate vicinity. The neighbourhood is primarily 1930s suburban housing and serves as a dormitory suburb for commuters heading into central London. Upminster, two stops east, is the District line terminus and has significantly more facilities and connections.

Station Overview

Elm Park station opened in 1935. It sits in Zone 6 and is served by the District line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Dagenham East to the west and Hornchurch to the east.

Lines and Connectivity

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

Facilities

Elm Park station has ticket machines and a small local shopping area nearby. The residential suburb has local convenience stores within walking distance.

Accessibility

Elm Park does not have step-free access. Upminster (two stops east) has step-free access on the District line.

Travel Tips

• Upminster (two stops east) is the line terminus with c2c National Rail connections to Fenchurch Street and a larger car park.
• Hornchurch Country Park is accessible from Hornchurch (one stop east) for walking and cycling.
• The area is primarily residential - bring everything you need from central London or Upminster.
• No step-free access. Upminster has step-free access at the terminus.
• Zone 6 fares apply. Use Oyster or contactless for best prices.

Nearby Attractions

Hornchurch - one stop east. Historic town with Hornchurch Country Park and better local facilities than Elm Park.

Upminster - two stops east. District line terminus, c2c National Rail connections, Upminster Windmill and a pleasant town centre.

Hornchurch Country Park - accessible from Hornchurch. A large country park on a former RAF station with good walking paths and wildlife.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

District line services at Elm Park run from approximately 05:30 to midnight on weekdays and similar hours on weekends. There is no Night Tube on the District line. The station is very quiet outside weekday rush hours.