South Ealing

South Ealing station is a Piccadilly line stop in west London serving the residential South Ealing neighbourhood in the London Borough of Ealing. The station is primarily a commuter stop for residents heading into central London on the Piccadilly line. Gunnersbury Park, a large Victorian estate with a museum and extensive parkland, is accessible by bus from the area and is one of the better green space options within reach of this stretch of the Piccadilly line.

Station Overview

South Ealing station opened in 1883 as part of the District Railway extension. It sits in Zone 3 and is served by the Piccadilly line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is between Acton Town to the east and Northfields to the west.

Lines and Connectivity

The Piccadilly line (dark blue) connects east through Acton Town (where District line connections are available) and into central London. Westbound services continue through Northfields and Boston Manor towards Heathrow or Rayners Lane. Journey time to King's Cross is approximately twenty-five minutes.

Facilities

South Ealing station has a small shop and ticket machines. The surrounding area has local convenience stores and bus connections. Ealing Broadway (several stops east, then south via District line) has a full town centre.

Accessibility

South Ealing does not have step-free access. Acton Town (one stop east) has limited accessibility. For fully step-free Piccadilly line travel, central London stations are the nearest options.

Travel Tips

• Gunnersbury Park is accessible by bus from South Ealing - a large Victorian park with Gunnersbury House museum, gardens and a boating lake. Free entry.
• Acton Town (one stop east) is an interchange with the District line if you need those connections.
• Ealing Broadway, accessible via the District line from Acton Town, is the main local town centre with good restaurants and shops.
• No step-free access at this station.
• The area is residential - bring what you need from a more central station.

Nearby Attractions

Gunnersbury Park - accessible by bus. A large Victorian park with Gunnersbury House museum, gardens, a boating lake and sports facilities. Free entry.

Acton Town - one stop east. District line interchange and the local town centre area for South Acton.

Ealing Broadway - accessible via District line from Acton Town. The main Borough of Ealing town centre with good shopping and restaurants.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Piccadilly line services at South Ealing 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.