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About Headstone Lane (HDL) Train Station

Station managed by: London Overground

Headstone Lane station
Long Lane
Harrow Weald
Greater London
HA2 6NB

Headstone Lane Station can be found on Long Lane in Harrow Weald as shown on the map, and is operated by London Overground.

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

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Everything you need to know about Headstone Lane Station

Welcome to Headstone Lane Train Station

Nestled in the northwest part of London's suburban expanse, Headstone Lane Station serves as a quaint yet vital stop on the London Overground network. Catering to local commuters and travelers alike, it offers a serene contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city's central stations. Whether you're a daily commuter or planning a leisurely trip, Headstone Lane's accessibility and connectivity make it a convenient choice for various travel needs.

Facilities and Services

Headstone Lane Station stands equipped to meet many of your travel requirements, combining essential services with user-friendly facilities. Passengers can acquire tickets from the ticket machine on site, which also supports collection for those pre-purchased online. For accessibility, the station offers an induction loop system and step-free access, though exclusively on the northbound platform. It's worth noting that while steps free travel is facilitated here, the absence of waiting rooms, toilets, and refreshment facilities necessitates a bit of planning ahead for extended waits.

The station doesn’t operate with ticket barriers which facilitates easy movement, and assistance for travelers with reduced mobility can be arranged by contacting the staff in advance or booking through the Passenger Assist service. While there is no dedicated parking availability or taxi rank, there is a provision for securing bicycles, making cycling a viable transit option here.

Travel Connections

Ease of transition to other modes of travel can make or break a journey, and Headstone Lane Station offers well-connected links. Travelers can continue their journey via bus services, accessible from nearby stops on Long Elmes road. For those seeking the London Underground experience, Harrow & Wealdstone station is just a quick three-minute train ride away, providing further access to the region's expansive tube network. Train aficionados can conveniently embark on journeys from Headstone Lane to destinations like London Euston or Watford High Street, opening a realm of possibilities within the city and beyond.

Popular Train Destinations from Headstone Lane

From the local charm of London Euston to the bustling parks at Willesden Junction or north to Watford Junction, the station is a great launchpad for explorers, commuters, and sightseers alike. Whether it's a leisurely trip to Shepherd's Bush or getting to Clapham Junction, Headstone Lane ensures you are well-connected.

Planning Your Visit

Despite certain amenities being unavailable on-site, like refreshment stalls and waiting facilities, the station maintains its usability through clear information points and supportive customer services. It's an excellent choice for exploring local areas or venturing further through its interconnected train routes. Ensuring you have the ticketing and travel apps handy will streamline your experience.

Headstone Lane: Your Next Travel Hub

For an understated yet functionally rich travel node within London's broader public transportation tapestry, Headstone Lane Station is ideal. It blends necessity with simplicity, ensuring travelers can move with ease. Whether you're catching an early train to London's bustling cityscape or heading for a quiet stop up north, make Headstone Lane a part of your journey, where modern convenience meets local charm.

Headstone Lane Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:07:30 to 10:00
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

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

Yes - from help point

Yes - from information point

Yes - from ticket office

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notesNone
Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

B3 station category. Step fee access is only available on the Northbound platform . You can only enter and exit using the Headstone Lane side entrance.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Headstone Lane
Seating areaYes

Seating areas available on both platforms

Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spacesNone
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 here.

London Overground also offers a Turn-up-and-go service so you can travel without making a booking. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival at the station - we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the train you wish to take.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Headstone Lane
Seating areaYes

Seating areas available on both platforms

1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiAvailable

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Bicycle Storage
Spaces0

Cycle storage room located on Platform 2

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

Transport Links to and from Headstone Lane Station

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

Use Bus stop B in Long Elmes for northbound services to Watford Junction

Use Bus stop A in Long Elmes for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone

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

Closest station is Harrow & Wealdstone, 3 mins south by train.

Live Departures and arrivals from Headstone Lane Station

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