Wimbledon Park tube station
District line · Zone 3 · Merton
About Wimbledon Park station
Wimbledon Park opened with the District Railway’s extension from Putney Bridge to Wimbledon on 3 June 1889, a line actually built by the London and South Western Railway, which from 1 July 1889 ran its own trains over it via a connection at East Putney. This stretch was the last part of the District to switch from steam to electric operation, with electric trains starting on 27 August 1905. Main-line passenger services through the station ended on 4 May 1941.
Ownership stayed with the main-line railways for decades afterwards: the line remained in British Rail hands until 1 April 1994, when it passed to London Underground, and until then the station was branded as a British Rail station. South Western Railway still uses the route for empty stock movements, occasional diversions and three early-morning services to and from Waterloo, so its trains pass through every day without stopping. Named in 2018 as part of a £200m programme to increase the number of accessible stations, Wimbledon Park achieved step-free access in September 2021.
First and last trains from Wimbledon Park
| Line and direction | Mon–Thu first – last | Friday first – last | Saturday first – last | Sunday first – last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District towards Wimbledon | 05:19 – 01:07 | 05:19 – 01:07 | 05:19 – 01:07 | 06:49 – 00:30 |
| District towards Edgware Road (Circle line), Tower Hill or Upminster | 04:58 to High Street Kensington – 00:53 to High Street Kensington | 04:58 to High Street Kensington – 00:53 to High Street Kensington | 04:58 to High Street Kensington – 00:53 to High Street Kensington | 07:02 – 00:05 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 Wimbledon Park, counting both directions separately.
Next stations from Wimbledon Park
Running times between Wimbledon Park and the adjoining stations, from TfL’s timetable.
| Line | Next station | Time |
|---|---|---|
| District | Southfields | 2.7 min |
| District | Wimbledon | 3.1 min |
Connections
Wimbledon Park is served by the District line only; there is no interchange with other rail lines here.
Station facilities
What is near Wimbledon Park station
The station is on Arthur Road, near its junction with Melrose Avenue, close to the eastern side of Wimbledon Park itself and about 200 m west of Durnsford Road (A218). There are no other notable landmarks within a short walk. Bus route 156 serves the station, and District trains run north to Southfields and south to the Wimbledon terminus, one stop away.
Frequently asked questions
Although District line trains have called since 1889, the line itself stayed in main-line ownership, passing from the London and South Western Railway to the Southern Railway and then British Rail. It was only transferred to London Underground on 1 April 1994, and until then the station carried British Rail branding.
Yes, but they do not stop. South Western Railway uses the route between Wimbledon and Wandsworth Town for empty stock movements, occasional diversions and three daily early-morning services to and from Waterloo. Network Rail engineering trains and light engines also pass through, very infrequently.