Hanger Lane

Hanger Lane station is best known, at least among the portion of the population that listens to traffic reports, for giving its name to one of the UK's most persistently congested road junctions. The Hanger Lane Gyratory - a complex multi-lane roundabout where the A40 Western Avenue and the North Circular Road intersect - has been a reliable feature of London traffic updates for decades. For Underground passengers, the gyratory is irrelevant: the station provides straightforward access to the Central line's west London corridor without any road-related inconvenience. The surrounding residential area in the London Borough of Ealing is pleasant enough, with Pitshanger Park accessible for a green break.

Station Overview

Hanger Lane station opened in 1947. It sits in Zone 3 and is served by the Central line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Perivale to the west and North Acton to the east, where the two western branches of the Central line converge.

Lines and Connectivity

The Central line (red) connects west to Perivale, Greenford and the western branches, and east to North Acton where the West Ruislip and Ealing Broadway branches join. From North Acton, all trains continue towards White City, Shepherd's Bush and central London. Journey time to Liverpool Street is approximately twenty-five minutes.

Facilities

Hanger Lane station has ticket machines and basic infrastructure. The surrounding area has local shops and cafes. There is a large Sainsbury's accessible by bus from the station.

Accessibility

Hanger Lane does not have step-free access. North Acton (one stop east) also lacks step-free access. White City (step-free, several stops east) is the nearest accessible option heading towards central London.

Travel Tips

• The Hanger Lane Gyratory is infamous among London drivers - but for tube passengers it is irrelevant. No need to drive to this station.
• Pitshanger Park is about fifteen minutes walk north-west - a Victorian park with good facilities including a cafe.
• Brent River Park, running along the River Brent, is accessible from the surrounding streets for a pleasant river walk.
• For Ealing, take the Central line east and then south, or use buses heading south towards Ealing Broadway.
• The area has good bus connections to Ealing, Acton and Shepherds Bush.

Nearby Attractions

Pitshanger Park - fifteen minutes walk north-west. A well-maintained Victorian park with a cafe, sports courts and open green space. Free.

Brent River Park - accessible from surrounding streets. A linear riverside park along the River Brent with walking and cycling paths.

Ealing Broadway - accessible by bus or Central line. The main town centre of the London Borough of Ealing, with good shopping and restaurants.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Central line services at Hanger Lane run from approximately 05:30 to midnight Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:30 on Sundays. Night Tube operates on the Central line on Friday and Saturday nights. The station is moderately busy during rush hours; the gyratory nearby is worst between 08:00-09:30 and 17:00-19:00, though this only affects road users.