Kensington Olympia station
Olympia Way
Kensington
Greater London
W14 0NE
Kensington Olympia Station can be found on Olympia Way in Kensington as shown on the map, and is operated by London Overground.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Kensington Olympia Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Exploring the vibrant heart of London often involves navigating its extensive network of public transport. Kensington Olympia Train Station stands as a gateway to this magnificent city, offering convenient rail connections and essential amenities to make your travel experience smooth and comfortable. Whether you're a regular commuter or a visitor eager to soak up London's charm, Kensington Olympia provides a central location from which to start your journey.
Kensington Olympia is equipped with ticket machines for collecting tickets purchased online, and the machines are accessible to ensure ease of use for everyone. Unfortunately, the station lacks a staffed ticket office or smartcard issuance and validation facilities. However, help points around the station ensure that assistance is always within reach.
Accessibility within the station is well-considered. While there is step-free access, transferring between platforms requires a brief journey outside the station via street level. Although accessible toilets are not available, standard toilets and baby-changing facilities can be found on site. For those with mobility needs, staff assistance is available, and a "Turn-up-and-go" service is offered by London Overground – a convenient option for those who prefer spontaneous travel.
Passengers can enjoy a comfortable wait in the large seating area since there's no designated waiting room. For refreshments, a coffee kiosk satisfies small cravings, with shops located nearby, as well as an ATM for any last-minute cash needs.
The station sits conveniently within a network of transport connections, making onward travel seamless. From the London Underground, the District line services are available, particularly on weekends and public holidays. If you're planning a trip to Heathrow, you simply need to hop on this line and switch to the Piccadilly line at Earls Court.
For surface travel, buses are readily accessible, with specific stops for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush and westbound journeys to Clapham Junction along Holland Road. Unfortunately, there are no direct airport links from Kensington Olympia, but convenient connections to major stations and destinations like Clapham Junction facilitate easy transfer options.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next journey, trains from Kensington Olympia offer a variety of enticing destinations. Whether you're heading to the bustling transport hub of Clapham Junction, exploring the vibrant streets of Shepherd's Bush, or traveling to the iconic Camden Road, the options are vast and inviting. More comprehensive journey paths include reaching the scenic views of Wimbledon or catching a flight via Gatwick Airport.
Kensington Olympia Train Station is more than just a point on the map; it's a vital hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit. From the convenience of amenities to its critical transportation links, it offers travelers both convenience and efficiency. Whether you're catching a train to bustling Willesden Junction or hopping on the District line to connect through London, your journey begins here. Plan your travel, collect your tickets with ease, and let the adventure unfold from Kensington Olympia—a place well-equipped to meet the needs of every traveler.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Kensington Olympia, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | No |
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
Customer services notes | You can Contact Customer Services on 0343 222 123 | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | None | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. B2 station category . Step free platform interchange between London Overground northbound district line and London Overground southbound requires a 600m journey via the street. Use the Olympia Way entrance for London Overground Northbound District line . Use the Russell road entrance for London Overground southbound platform. |
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Kensington Olympia |
Seating area | Yes Large waiting area inside ticket office |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | True Access to Car park payment facilities is not required as parking is free for disabled users in disabled parking spaces. |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
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. |
Toilets | Yes |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | Yes Female toilets |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Kensington Olympia |
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Seating area | Yes Large waiting area inside ticket office |
1st Class Lounge | No |
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Operator | National Car Parks Ltd | ||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 60 | ||||||||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||||
Car park CCTV | No | ||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee kiosk |
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ATM Machine | Available Located opposite the Olympia Way entrance |
Shops | Available |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | Available |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 14 Large number of bicycle racks on station. Users need to provide own padlock. 2 racks South Bound platform 1 and North Bound platform 2 |
Type of Storage | Racks, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Use Bus stop N in Holland Road for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush Use Bus stop A in Holland Road for westbound services to Clapham Junction |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format |
London Underground District Line service operates from this station at weekends and on some public holidays. At other times, take a southbound London Overground or Southern train and change at West Brompton for the District line. |
Take the District Line to Earls Court and change for the Piccadilly line to Heathrow Airport |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Willesden Junction | London Overground | 06:17 | 3 | On time |
from Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:19 | 2 | On time |
from Watford Junction | Southern | 06:21 | 3 | On time |
from Willesden Junction | London Overground | 06:31 | 3 | On time |
from Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:33 | 2 | On time |
from Willesden Junction | London Overground | 06:41 | 3 | On time |
from Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:43 | 2 | On time |
from Selhurst | Southern | 06:49 | 2 | On time |
from Stratford (London) | London Overground | 06:52 | 3 | On time |
from Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:58 | - | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:17 | 3 | On time |
to Stratford (London) | London Overground | 06:19 | 2 | On time |
to East Croydon | Southern | 06:22 | 3 | On time |
to Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:31 | 3 | On time |
to Stratford (London) | London Overground | 06:33 | 2 | On time |
to Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:41 | 3 | On time |
to Stratford (London) | London Overground | 06:43 | 2 | On time |
to Watford Junction | Southern | 06:49 | 2 | On time |
to Clapham Junction | London Overground | 06:52 | 3 | On time |
to Stratford (London) | London Overground | 06:58 | - | On time |