Latimer Road

Latimer Road station is a Circle and Hammersmith and City line stop in North Kensington, known as the nearest Underground station to Grenfell Tower - the residential block where a catastrophic fire on 14 June 2017 killed 72 people, the worst structural fire in the UK since the Second World War. The tower is visible from the surrounding streets and the community's ongoing campaign for justice and accountability has kept Grenfell central to public consciousness in the years since. The station itself is a quiet local stop in a predominantly residential neighbourhood, with the Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove areas accessible from neighbouring stations.

Station Overview

Latimer Road station opened in 1868. It sits in Zone 2 and is served by the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Ladbroke Grove to the east and Wood Lane to the west.

Lines and Connectivity

The Circle line (yellow) and Hammersmith and City line (pink) both serve Latimer Road. Services connect east through Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park and Paddington, and west to Wood Lane and Shepherd's Bush Market.

Facilities

Latimer Road station has a small shop and ticket machines. The surrounding area has local convenience stores and cafes. Westfield London (accessible from Wood Lane or Shepherd's Bush) is within reach by bus or the next station.

Accessibility

Latimer Road does not have step-free access. Paddington (several stops east) has full step-free access.

Travel Tips

• Grenfell Tower is visible from the surrounding streets - a memorial space has been established at the tower base. Please be respectful of the local community and the ongoing campaign for justice.
• Westfield London is accessible from Wood Lane (next stop west) or Shepherd's Bush Market (two stops west) for shopping.
• The Portobello Road area is more easily accessed from Ladbroke Grove (one stop east).
• No step-free access at this station.
• Zone 2 fares apply. Use Oyster or contactless for best prices.

Nearby Attractions

Grenfell Tower - visible from surrounding streets. A site of significant community memory and ongoing memorial activity. The Grenfell Memorial Commission is developing a permanent memorial.

Westfield London - accessible from Wood Lane or Shepherd's Bush Market (next or second stop west). The UK's largest urban shopping centre.

Portobello Road Market - accessible from Ladbroke Grove (one stop east). London's most famous antiques market.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Circle line and Hammersmith and City line services at Latimer Road run from approximately 05:30 to midnight on weekdays and similar hours on weekends. There is no Night Tube on these lines. The station is quiet outside weekday rush hours.