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Buckhurst Hill Station live Tube departures

Zone 5 · Central

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Station disruption reported
BUCKHURST HILL STATION: From Monday 10 August until Autumn 2026, the footbridge is closed due to maintenance work. Please use the subway from eastbound platform 2 to access westbound platform 1. Step-free access remains available to both platforms via the ramps.
Walk-to alternatives: Roding Valley (13 min)

Live departures from Buckhurst Hill Station

Central line departures

Good Service
EastboundPlat 2
Epping7 min
Loughton12 min
WestboundPlat 1
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How busy is Buckhurst Hill Station right now?

Busier than usual Wednesday, 06:50 · based on typical busyness (not live)
Typical busyness by hour, Wednesday

Live line status at Buckhurst Hill Station

Reliability at Buckhurst Hill Station (last 30 days)

50.3%
Good Service across lines here
Network ranking
387th of 420
across all stations we track
Worst day in last 30
10 Aug
3,288 mins of station-level disruption · 6 events

By line

Central 50.3% 123 severe events

Most reliable line here: Central at 50.3%.

Recent disruption on lines serving Buckhurst Hill Station

Severe-status incidents on lines through Buckhurst Hill Station in the last:

Central line
287 days 5730 days 9990 days

Full reliability history: Central

Stations near Buckhurst Hill Station

Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.

Central line

Buckhurst Hill Station platform depth

5.1m

average depth below street level

Street level

Tube avg · 8.2 m

Platform

Buckhurst Hill Station's platforms sit on average 5.1 metres below the main entrance - shallower than the typical Tube station, which averages around 8 metres down. Individual platforms can vary.

About Buckhurst Hill Station

Station overview

Lines
Central
Modes
London Underground
Facilities
Ticket Halls (1)WiFiGates (3)Waiting RoomToiletsBridgeCar ParkPayphones (1)

Location

Zone
Zone 5
Address
Victoria Rd, Essex
Postcode
IG9 5ET
● Step-free with caveats

Accessibility

Live lift disruption. BUCKHURST HILL STATION: From Monday 10 August until Autumn 2026, the footbridge is closed due to maintenance work. Please use the subway from eastbound platform 2 to access westbound platform 1. Step-free access remains available to both platforms via the ramps. Get notified when fixed.

See TfL station notes for details

Boarding ramp (ask staff)
What the symbols mean
  • ⇱ Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
  • ⚠ Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
  • □ Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
  • ➜ Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
  • ↗ Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
  • ♿ Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
  • 🅿️ Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.

Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.

Identifier

NAPTAN
940GZZLUBKH
Data sources

Common questions about Buckhurst Hill Station

What fare zone is Buckhurst Hill in?

Buckhurst Hill is in Fare Zone 5. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.

Which lines serve Buckhurst Hill?

Buckhurst Hill Station is served by the Central line. Current status: Central (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.

What's the address of Buckhurst Hill?

Buckhurst Hill is at Victoria Rd, Essex, IG9 5ET. See the About section for full location details.

Is Buckhurst Hill step-free?

Yes, with caveats. See TfL station notes for details. Live disruption: BUCKHURST HILL STATION: From Monday 10 August until Autumn 2026, the footbridge is closed due to maintenance work. Please use the subway from eastbound platform 2 to access westbound platform 1. Step-free access remains available to both platforms via the ramps. Check the live status before travelling. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.

How do I enter Buckhurst Hill step-free?

Check TfL's step-free guide entry for Buckhurst Hill - the step-free route uses a specific entrance or platform.

Are there lifts at Buckhurst Hill?

TfL's data shows no lifts at Buckhurst Hill - step-free access is via a specific entrance at platform level (e.g. car park). See the Accessibility section for the entrance to use.

Does Buckhurst Hill have Night Tube?

Yes - the Central line runs through Buckhurst Hill on Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Night Tube. See our Night Tube guide for frequencies and last-train times.

Are there toilets at Buckhurst Hill?

Yes - Buckhurst Hill has toilet facilities. See the Facilities list in the About section for the full amenities.

Which stations are near Buckhurst Hill?

The closest alternative stations to Buckhurst Hill are Roding Valley (13 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

How busy is Buckhurst Hill?

Buckhurst Hill is typically busiest around 07:00 on Wednesdays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's busier than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.

Is Buckhurst Hill open now?

Disruption reported at Buckhurst Hill right now. BUCKHURST HILL STATION: From Monday 10 August until Autumn 2026, the footbridge is closed due to maintenance work. Please use the subway from eastbound platform 2 to access westbound platform 1. Step-free access remains available to both platforms via the ramps. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.

Has Buckhurst Hill had delays recently?

Lines through Buckhurst Hill have logged 57 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.

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