Oval Station live Tube departures
Zone 2 · Northern
Live departures from Oval Station
Northern line departures
Service ClosedLive line status at Oval Station
Reliability at Oval Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Northern at 90.7%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Oval Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Oval Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Northern
Stations near Oval Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Oval Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Oval Station's platforms average 16 metres below the main entrance - deeper than the network average of around 8 metres, on one of London's deep-level Tube lines. Individual platforms can vary.
About Oval Station
Station overview
Location
SE11 4PPAccessibility
Oval Station is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide. Access typically involves stairs or escalators.
For platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Oval Station.
Check TfL's accessibility guide before travelling. Get free step-free disruption alerts for elsewhere on the network.
Identifier
940GZZLUOVLData 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 Oval guide
Common questions about Oval Station
What fare zone is Oval in?
Oval is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Oval?
Oval Station is served by the Northern line. Current status: Northern (Service Closed). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Oval?
Oval is at 318 Kennington Park Rd, London, SE11 4PP. See the About section for full location details.
Is Oval step-free?
No. Oval is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide - access typically involves stairs or escalators. Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on the network.
Does Oval have Night Tube?
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.
Which stations are near Oval?
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.
Is Oval open now?
Disruption reported at Oval right now. OVAL STATION: Until mid December, Oval station will operate with an 'up' escalator service only, while planned maintenance takes place on one escalator. Please take care when using the spiral staircase, which has 80 steps. Alternatively, use local buses to nearby stations. Stockwell: Bus 155, from stop R on Kennington Park Road, Vauxhall: Bus 36 185 or 436, from stop D on Harleyford Street Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Oval had delays recently?
Lines through Oval have logged 40 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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