East Putney tube station
District line · Zones 2 and 3 · Wandsworth
About East Putney station
Although the District Railway opened East Putney on 3 June 1889, the line through it was built by the London and South Western Railway as an extension from Putney Bridge to Wimbledon, and from 1 July 1889 LSWR trains also ran here from Waterloo via Point Pleasant Junction. This was the last part of the District to switch from steam to electricity, with electric trains from 27 August 1905. The Southern Railway ended regular Waterloo–Wimbledon services through the station on 4 May 1941, yet the line stayed in British Rail ownership until 1 April 1994, when London Underground bought it for a nominal £1; until then the station carried British Rail branding.
The layout reflects that double life. From west to east there is a side platform for northbound District trains, a Y-shaped island for southbound District and eastbound main line trains, and a side platform for westbound main line trains, overgrown and out of use since 1941. The entrance and buildings sit between the two arms of the island. South Western Railway still uses the connection for empty trains, diversions and three early-morning services that pass without stopping.
First and last trains from East Putney
| Line and direction | Mon–Thu first – last | Friday first – last | Saturday first – last | Sunday first – last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District towards Wimbledon | 05:14 – 01:02 | 05:14 – 01:02 | 05:14 – 01:02 | 06:44 – 00:25 |
| District towards Edgware Road (Circle line), Tower Hill or Upminster | 05:03 to High Street Kensington – 00:58 to High Street Kensington | 05:03 to High Street Kensington – 00:58 to High Street Kensington | 05:03 to High Street Kensington – 00:58 to High Street Kensington | 07:07 – 00:10 to Earl's Court |
Times are TfL’s published timetable departures from this station; on Saturday the list follows TfL’s “Saturdays and public holidays” timetable.
At the busiest hour on a weekday there are up to 17 District trains an hour per direction from East Putney, counting both directions separately.
Next stations from East Putney
Running times between East Putney and the adjoining stations, from TfL’s timetable.
| Line | Next station | Time |
|---|---|---|
| District | Putney Bridge | 2.2 min |
| District | Southfields | 2.3 min |
Connections
East Putney is served by the District line only; there is no interchange with other rail lines here.
Station facilities
What is near East Putney station
The entrance is on Upper Richmond Road (A205) in Putney, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, and the station sits on the boundary between fare zones 2 and 3. Wandsworth County Court is about 100 m away. Buses 37 and 337 serve the station, and District trains run south to Wimbledon and north towards Tower Hill, some continuing to Barking.