A part of me thinks that this might have once been a terminus station, though I have since noted…read morethat the British Rail line goes through here, so it appears that it was just a terminus station for the District and Central Lines. I jumped off here because I ended up catching the Elizabeth Line train from Heathrow, and I thought I might simply go for a bit of an explore, especially since it was first thing in the morning. The station does feel pretty tacky in parts though they also seem to have fixed it up a bit more now that the Elizabeth Line goes through here. Also, it pretty much dumps you into the middle of a shopping district, which is pretty cool.

Way out west, where one of the District Line branches finally meets up with the one of the Central…read moreLine branches is Ealing Broadway. The station is also a stop on the Great Western Line that runs out to Reading, so if you're looking to avoid Paddington for some reason (afraid of bears, perhaps?) then you might consider taking the Tube here and catching one of the slow trains. There is no step-free access from street level to the platforms. Depending on which platforms you might be switching between, it's possible you might have a step-free experience. Signs from one line to another are clearly marked and there are ticket barricades with Oyster readers at the exits. If you are switching platforms from the trains to the Tube, don't forget to hit one of those readers because there isn't a barricade between those. On the platforms, you'll find a Costa kiosk as well as a West Cornwall Pasty. Up in the ticketing level is a WH Smith. The station is in Travelcard Zone 3. On the Central Line, the next stop is West Acton and on the District, it's Ealing Common.

Like, yeah, I do appreciate these older one, even though the station building may not be anywhere…read morenear as fancy as some of the mainline stations. Mind you, I suspect that it was like they were attempting to cut the costs because, well, it is an metro stations. Still, the station has charm, and of course there are quite a few trains that come through here, particularly since it serves two lines.

Ealing Common is quartered by two main roads. The biggest quarter is a big, open space that is used…read morelike a park by the locals. All year round you'll see dogs being exercised and kickabouts in progress. Every Spring clusters of sunny daffodils cheer up the roadside edges. In the hot days of Summer you will see a lot of bare flesh stretched out on the grass, and sections of the Common are allowed to go meadow where the grass isn't mown. Every Autumn I observe that the children of Ealing must be too sophisticated to play conkers because the ground is carpeted with glossy horse chestnuts. Bank Holidays are marked by the arrival of a weekend funfair and sometimes a circus takes up residence.

This one was actually pretty cool, especially since it deposits you in what appears to be a…read moretransit orientated development. Actually, come to think of it, it isn't that great since it appears that most of the buildings here aren't residential but hotels. Still, it's a pretty cool station with lots of trains coming through here.

What a gem of a train station. It's like popping through someone's house to catch your morning…read moretrain to Central London - a very homely and small affair. There are both male and female toilets which is rather unusual for a station of this size, and it boasts some beautiful hanging baskets, greenery and benches.

Well-serviced by local buses (E2 and E3) and quite close to West Ealing. It's surrounded by a bunch…read moreof independent retailers, which aren't always the cheapest places around, but good if you need to grab something in a hurry. The station is quite cold in winter, but is served very well by the Piccadilly Line on the Heathrow branch. Trains come less frequently than if you went to Acton Town, but you're more likely to get a seat here.

Northfields underground station was designed in the art deco era. Very open and as Rammi wrote cold…read morein winter when the wind blows. Close to South Ealing station - you can see it from the Northfields platform. Last station on Piccadilly line in Zone 3 on the Heathrow branch. Northfields is also a depot so beware trains can abruptly stop there. Good if you live in the area, not so good if on the way to Heathrow. There is a small shop selling newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks and a flower stand that has a good range of flowers, bouquets at reasonable prices. A cash machine and toilets are also available. Station was renovated a couple of years ago and has improved train displays indicating trains on the way (not necessarily how long they will be - but then again London Underground minutes are not known to be too accurate).

I am waiting for the day when the robot woman says: This is…read more- Clubland Volume 3er, I mean, South Ealing This station can be quite busy sometimes as South Ealing Station is on the branch of the Piccadilly line that serves Heathrow Airport, and South Ealing is quite popular with commuters as on a good day it's only 25 minutes to the West End. There are no lifts going down to the platform, and the east-bound platform is exposed to the elements. There are bus stops outside running to Ealing Broadway and Brentford. A short walk south takes you to bus stops for Chiswick and Acton.

Nice to actually stop for once at one of those stations between Acton and Heathrow. Previously they…read morewere just places I had to get through...on my way somewhere else. Then again what is the point of stopping here. Didn't seem to be much worth visiting. The district line had the right idea when it stopped coming here almost 50 years ago!

I used to disembark here every week day to go to my secondary school…read more It's an ok station, not much going on there but then it's not really busy, even on schooldays given that most schoolkids are East coming and get off at Northfields. Whilst it's a grade II listed building and the local government are forever harping on about its art deco design. I personally find it has a rather sad looking façade.

First time passing through, en route to Syon Park, on the Piccadilly Line, serving Heathrow…read moreterminals, so trains are really frequent! Cross the road for the E8 bus to Brentford Lock/Holiday Inn, a 10 minutes bus ride. The bus stop is on a bridge overlooking the tube rails and depot. The station is a listed art deco building and apparently appeared on a postage stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first London underground train journey.

Decent station hugely improved by recent works which have made the platforms accessible and…read moreimproved the facilities, getting onto the trains is another matter unfortunately due to the height difference between platform and train carriages.