Zone 2 · Northern
Closest alternative stations: Kennington (10 min walk), Vauxhall (10 min walk), Nine Elms (14 min walk).
Oval is not listed as step-free from street to platform. Access typically involves stairs and escalators.
For detailed platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Oval.
Severe-status incidents on lines through Oval Station in the last:
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Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
SE11 4PP940GZZLUOVLOval is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Oval Station is served by the Northern line. Current status: Northern (Part Closure). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
Oval is at 318 Kennington Park Rd, London, SE11 4PP. See the About section for full location details.
Oval is not listed as step-free from street to platform - access typically involves stairs or escalators. Set up free step-free alerts for any lift disruptions affecting this part of the network.
Yes - the Northern line runs through Oval on Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Night Tube. See our Night Tube guide for frequencies and last-train times.
The closest alternative stations to Oval are Kennington (10 min walk), Vauxhall (10 min walk), Nine Elms (14 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Oval is typically busiest around 08:00 on Thursdays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's quieter than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Disruption reported at Oval right now. Oval: reduced escalator service - there is no down escalator in service from the ticket hall due to a fault. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Lines through Oval have logged 86 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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