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Oval Station live Tube departures

Zone 2 · Northern

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Station disruption reported
Oval: reduced escalator service - there is no down escalator in service from the ticket hall due to a fault.

Station disruption at Oval

Closest alternative stations: Kennington (10 min walk), Vauxhall (10 min walk), Nine Elms (14 min walk).

Live departures from Oval Station

Northern line departures

Part Closure
Northbound
Southbound
Morden via CX7min
Morden via CX10min

How busy is Oval right now?

Quieter than usual Thursday, 00:20 · based on hourly busyness data
Typical busyness by hour, Thursday

Step-free access

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.

Live line status at Oval

Recent disruption at Oval

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

237 days 8630 days 18390 days

See full Northern reliability history →

Stations near Oval

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

About Oval Station

Station overview

Lines
Modes
London Underground
Facilities
Ticket Halls (1)WiFiGates (6)Escalators (2)Payphones (1)

Location

Zone
Zone 2
Address
318 Kennington Park Rd, London
Postcode
SE11 4PP

Identifier

NAPTAN
940GZZLUOVL
Data sources

Common questions about Oval

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 (Part Closure). 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?

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.

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.

How busy is Oval?

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.

Is Oval open now?

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.

Has Oval had delays recently?

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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