Hillingdon

Hillingdon station is a Metropolitan and Piccadilly line stop in the outer London Borough of Hillingdon, rebuilt in 1994 to a modern, distinctive design by the architect Matthew Priestman. The station's canopy structure, with its strong geometric form and use of timber, was considered a significant piece of public architecture at the time of its construction. The station is one stop from Uxbridge, the western terminus of both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, and has step-free access - an important feature at this end of the outer Metropolitan and Piccadilly routes.

Station Overview

Hillingdon station, in its current form, opened in 1994 as a rebuilt replacement for the earlier 1923 station. It sits in Zone 6 and is served by the Metropolitan line and the Piccadilly line. The station has step-free access with toilets and shops. It is one stop from Uxbridge, the western terminus of both lines.

Lines and Connectivity

Both the Piccadilly line (dark blue) and Metropolitan line (magenta) serve Hillingdon. Eastbound services connect through Ickenham, Ruislip, Ruislip Manor and Eastcote towards central London. Westbound, one stop brings you to Uxbridge, the terminus of both lines.

Facilities

Hillingdon station has toilets, shops and a travel information point. The step-free access is a key feature. Local facilities in the Hillingdon area include convenience stores and bus connections.

Accessibility

Hillingdon has step-free access from street to platform. This is the nearest step-free station to Uxbridge on the Underground network for those approaching from the east on either the Metropolitan or Piccadilly lines.

Travel Tips

• Uxbridge (one stop west, the terminus) has a large shopping centre, Brunel University and good bus connections to Heathrow and surrounding areas.
• Step-free access is available at Hillingdon - useful if you need accessible travel on the outer Metropolitan or Piccadilly lines.
• The 1994 station building is worth examining architecturally - the canopy structure and use of materials are distinctive among outer Underground stations.
• Bus connections from Hillingdon serve Uxbridge town centre and surrounding areas.
• Zone 6 fares apply. Oyster and contactless for best prices.

Nearby Attractions

Uxbridge - one stop west. The Metropolitan and Piccadilly line terminus with a large shopping centre (The Chimes), Brunel University and the River Colne.

Hillingdon town centre - accessible by bus. Local shops and services in the London Borough of Hillingdon's suburban centre.

Colne Valley Regional Park - accessible from the Uxbridge area. A regional park covering flooded gravel pits, nature reserves and walking routes along the western edge of London.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line and Piccadilly line services at Hillingdon run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. Night Tube operates on the Piccadilly line on Friday and Saturday nights. The station is quiet outside weekday rush hours.