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About Harold Wood (HRO) Train Station

Station managed by: Elizabeth line

Harold Wood station
Gubbins Lane
Harold Wood
Greater London
RM3 0BL

Harold Wood Station can be found on Gubbins Lane in Harold Wood as shown on the map, and is operated by Elizabeth line.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Harold Wood Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Harold Wood Station

Discover Harold Wood Train Station

Harold Wood train station, located in the London Borough of Havering, is a bustling transit hub that's part of the Elizabeth Line. Serving as a vital link for many commuters heading into London, it's a popular choice for those living in the suburbs seeking easy access to Central London. The station offers step-free access throughout, ensuring accessibility for all travelers, including wheelchair users and those with prams. Whether you're a regular commuter or planning a day trip, understanding the facilities and services available at Harold Wood can help streamline your journey.

Facilities and Amenities

At Harold Wood, ticket purchasing is made easy with a well-staffed ticket office and machines accessible during the week from Monday to Saturday between 06:10 to 19:40, and on Sundays from 07:10 to 18:30. Conveniently collect your tickets bought online at the automated machines available at the station entrance on Gubbins Lane and Station Road. Interestingly, there are also induction loops installed for those with hearing impairments.

For your convenience, there are two waiting rooms on Platform 3, a waiting shelter on Platform 4, and toilets available on Platform 3, including an accessible toilet operated with a radar key. You can grab a coffee at the kiosk located on Platform 3 to energize your trip, although ATMs and shops are not present at the station.

Transport Links and Connections

Travelers can benefit from extensive transport links to and from the station. In case of service interruptions, rail replacement buses depart from designated stops on Gubbins Lane. For local travel, the Transport for London bus services provide convenient mobility. Planning a trip to Heathrow Airport? The Elizabeth Line can take you there without a hitch. There’s also a taxi office placed conveniently near the station car park if you prefer a cab ride.

Popular Destinations

Harold Wood station serves as a gateway to numerous destinations. If you're looking to head into the heart of the capital, popular routes include direct trains to London Liverpool Street, Stratford, and Tottenham Court Road. For those seeking travel to nearby areas, routes such as Romford and Brentwood are easily accessible from Harold Wood.

Why Choose Harold Wood?

There's much to commend Harold Wood station, making it a convenient choice for rail travel. The combination of excellent ticketing services, comprehensive transport links, and amenities tailored for comfort and accessibility ensures that your journey starts—and ends—stress-free. Whether you're venturing near or far, Harold Wood offers a seamless transition from local to long-haul travel. So consider planning your next journey through Harold Wood Station, where comfort meets connectivity in the charm of the London suburbs.

Harold Wood Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 19:40
Saturday:06:10 to 19:40
Sunday:07:10 to 18:30
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall entrance on Gubbins Lane and at the car park entrance on Station Road.

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from ticket office

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Please call our Customer Services Centre on 0343 222 1234 (Service and network charges may apply. Click here for details)

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

TfL Lost property

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

  • Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
  • Staff ramp assistance is always available.
  • Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
  • Wheelchairs available from first to last train.
Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes

Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall entrance on Gubbins Lane and at the car park entrance on Station Road.

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsYes

This toilet is operated with a radar key.

Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Harold Wood
Seating areaYes

2 Waiting rooms located on platform 3 with partial seating areas covered.

Waiting Shelter located on platform 4

Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces7
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click Passenger Assist | National Rail

We operate Turn Up and Go and pre-booked assistance at this station. Please speak to a member of staff for any assistance.

ToiletsYes

Toilets are located on Platform 3.

An accessible toilet is also located on platform 3, operated with a radar key.

Accessible ToiletsYes

This toilet is operated with a radar key.

Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Harold Wood
Seating areaYes

2 Waiting rooms located on platform 3 with partial seating areas covered.

Waiting Shelter located on platform 4

1st Class LoungeNo
None
OperatorSaba Parking Services Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Spaces100
Accessible spaces7
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Coffee Kiosk

Platform 3

ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces0

In station car park

Type of StorageStands, Racks,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Harold Wood Station

All you need to know about Harold Wood's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail replacement bus services will depart from:

  • Gubbins Lane, Bus Stop B, for Westbound services
  • Gubbins Lane, Bus Stop A, for Eastbound services

A taxi office is located on Station road next to the stations car park.

Transport for London Buses operate from outside the station

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format 

at Onward Travel Information

Elizabeth Line to Heathrow Airport

Live Departures and arrivals from Harold Wood Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Harold Wood station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

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