Kew Gardens Station live Tube and Overground departures
Zone 3 · District · Mildmay
Live departures from Kew Gardens Station
District line departures
Part ClosureMildmay line departures
Service ClosedHow busy is Kew Gardens Station right now?
Live line status at Kew Gardens Station
Reliability at Kew Gardens Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Mildmay at 63.7%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Kew Gardens Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Kew Gardens Station in the last:
Full reliability history: District · Mildmay
Stations near Kew Gardens Station
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Kew Gardens Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Kew Gardens Station's platforms are on average just 2.0 metres below the main entrance, making it one of the shallowest London Underground stations. Platforms are also accessible at ground level via a side or car-park entrance. Individual platforms can vary.
About Kew Gardens Station
Station overview
Location
TW9 3BZAccessibility
Specific entrance or direction only; Step-free entrance only via a side/car-park entrance - not the main entrance
- specific entrance or direction only
- step-free entrance only via a side/car-park entrance - not the main entrance
Use the North End entrance for the westbound District line and Mildmay line platform . Use the Station Approach entrance for the eastbound District line platform A and Mildmay line platform . Step-free interchange between platforms requires a 600m journey via street. To avoid the 600m interchange, take an underground train to Richmond A and return on the opposite underground platform
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
940GZZLUKWGData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's Kew Gardens guide
Common questions about Kew Gardens Station
What fare zone is Kew Gardens in?
Kew Gardens is in Fare Zone 3. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Kew Gardens?
Kew Gardens Station is served by the District and Mildmay lines. Current status: District (Part Closure), Mildmay (Service Closed). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Kew Gardens?
Kew Gardens is at Station Approach, RICHMOND, TW9 3BZ. See the About section for full location details.
Is Kew Gardens step-free?
Yes, with caveats. Specific entrance or direction only; Step-free entrance only via a side/car-park entrance - not the main entrance. Live disruption: Kew Gardens: No Step Free Access - The ramp providing level access between the platform and Mildmay line trains is not in service due to unavailability of staff. Level access to the District line is still available. 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 Kew Gardens step-free?
Use the North End entrance for the westbound District line and Mildmay line platform . Use the Station Approach entrance for the eastbound District line platform A and Mildmay line platform . Step-free interchange between platforms requires a 600m journey via street. To avoid the 600m interchange, take an underground train to Richmond A and return on the opp...
Are there lifts at Kew Gardens?
TfL's data shows no lifts at Kew Gardens - step-free access is via a specific entrance at platform level (e.g. car park). See the Accessibility section for the entrance to use.
Is there an accessible toilet at Kew Gardens?
Yes - per TfL's step-free guide.
Does Kew Gardens have Night Tube?
Kew Gardens is not on the Night Tube network - none of the lines through this station run overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. See our Night Tube guide for which lines do.
Are there toilets at Kew Gardens?
Yes - Kew Gardens has toilet facilities. See the Facilities list in the About section for the full amenities.
How busy is Kew Gardens?
Kew Gardens is typically busiest around 12:00 on Sundays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's quieter than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is Kew Gardens open now?
Disruption reported at Kew Gardens right now. Kew Gardens: No Step Free Access - The ramp providing level access between the platform and Mildmay line trains is not in service due to unavailability of staff. Level access to the District line is still available. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Kew Gardens had delays recently?
Lines through Kew Gardens have logged 173 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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