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.

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.

The first station in Richmond was built in 1846, not on the same site as the present building which…read moreopened its doors in 1937. Richmond station serves as a terminus for zone 4 district line services and also as a stop for many national rail services out of Waterloo and into Surrey. You can get to Hammersmith on the district line in around 15 minutes, or into Waterloo in around 16 mins on the main line fast service, of which there are around 2 per hour. This makes Richmond very commutable. The final piece of the puzzle serving North London is the Silverlink service, which, if you can brave the crack addicts can get you all the way to Hampsted in around 40 mins. It feels like the slowest train in the world right now, although TfL are taking over management so perhaps it will improve. There are 7 platforms, 1+2 for main line services, 3+4 for Silverlink, and 5-7 for district line. I would advise skipping the ticket office and machines in the entrance hall and going to the ones on platform level which are much less busy. There is a front entrance onto Richmond High Street, and a handy back entrance onto Church Road which is much more pleasant, but floods everytime it rains. It was recently voted South West Trains 'Station of the Year 2007' in mysterious circumstances. If you're hungry, I would advise popping into Source next door and getting a take out, which you can scoff on the way into London...

This is a cracking little interchange really. Using this station daily has make me realise that…read moretrains are often late, but mostly i love the fact that the services are all on the boards meaning you have some very strange places lke Upminster in Essex as final desinations. Transport for London have just renamed the sliverlink service 'London Overground' and there is new trains on the way in 2008 or 2009. I personally find it to be slow but quite good for getting to Camden, King's Cross etc without going into Zone 1. There is a new Marks and Spencer where the Door shop used to be by the ticket barriers in the entrance hall. I still think Phil is right about going to Source though instead though!

This is one of the busiest stations in London as it acts as a main thoroughfare for not only trains…read morebut buses as well. Each time I've used this station it's been an easy experience. Even though it's extremely busy, it's easy to navigate and signage is clear. If you're in need of assistance, employees are very patient and helpful.

If you haven't experienced London Victoria during rush hour you haven't lived!…read more Can be crazy intimidating for tourists , just get out of their way step to the side and if you can read your train timetable you'll be fine One of my favorite places to watch people rushing everywhere is to sit at the Whethersppons pub above on the second floor with a bacon buttie and coffee Great view,

Stonebridge Park is on the Bakerloo and the Euston-Watford Overground lines, south of Wembley and…read morethe large train depot that shares its name. It's situated directly off the North Circular Road, and is in London Transport's Zone 3. The line was opened in 1917 by the London and North Western Railway, and was electrified and used by underground trains from the start. The station, which is on an embankment, has had a chequered history: the original station was damaged in the Second World War, and rebuilt immediately afterwards. There is an attractive, small brick-built building at ground level, and modern platforms canopies which provide reasonable shelter from the elements (so long as it's not blowing a north-westerly or south-easterly, in which case the station acts like a funnel). Interchange is provided with bus routes 112 and 440, and the 18 stops in Harrow Road, a few minutes' walk away. Trains run every 20 minutes between Euston and Watford Junction, and about every 6 minutes on the Bakerloo line. NB: The ticket office has limited opening hours, and there is no step-free access. There is an uncovered bicycle rack next to the station building, but no-one seems to dare to leave their bike here. The station provides a great view of the new Wembley stadium over the rooftops of Harlesden!

What a beautiful train station! It was definitely a sight to see and a great location to see when…read moreyou are in London. We specifically came here because we purchased a Eurostar train ticket to Paris. From arriving, to checking in, going through customs, it was very organized and people paid attention. It wasn't chaos as it tends to get in the US. The whole process to getting on and off the train was a piece of cake-definitely not stressful at all. If you are trying to get to Paris, Amsterdam, or any outer cities near London, this is the place to be when needing to take a train. I highly recommend Eurostar since it is a high speed train and will get you to your next destination fairly quick. If you are not planning to leave the city, I still recommend checking it out since it is a beauty and I heard, Harry Potter was filmed here.

Clean station. Hustle and bustle, busy. Clear signage…read more Getting from one platform to another is easy breezy. High-speed trains to get you to international destinations in no time.

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.

It might just be an other train station for some people, but to me it was the beginning of my…read moreLondon life so the Mortlake station means a lot. But, I'm not going to tell you about that, what I love about this station is: - the staff is so so nice, all day, every day - the train for waterloo is super convenient, in 20 minutes you're in central London - the station is surrounded by great practical shops and you can also buy magazines inside the station. Finally, when you step outside the station, there's a vintage car shop which creates a retro atmosphere, and it's nice to look at the cars while you wait for the train!

Mortlake Railway Station gets you to Waterloo in less than twenty minutes and is a life line for us…read moreworking in London's suburbs. However, the railway station is usually unstaffed and the ticket situation is quite complicated. Although Oysters are accepted en-route, there aren't the facilities to top up your Oyster card and the nearest place in which you can do so is a seven minute walk away. It's for this reason that I often end up buying a more expensive day travelcard and the strange way that the machines are laid out means that I have on a few occasions ended up buying the wrong travelcard and had to pay for another one at Waterloo. However, trains from here are pretty regular and the station even has facilities for buying glossy magazines and newspapers to read en-route.

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.

Arriving, the customs, immigration line can be long. They do have a Kiosk scanner, but you have to…read morelay in there correctly because if you don't, staff sends you to the waitlist line & you have to check in with a customs agent. Be prepared for lots of wait-time & questions. Ok, from there you go around to see the luggage carousels. Grab them then over to the shops, lounge & pick up spots Departures: First find your airline terminal. Second find your section (usually a letter) your airline is assigned. Go that way &'prepare for TSA style check. Solo travelers go through quickly. I was allowed to move up in the line & got glaring looks. Put your items in a bin, get the body scan & retrieve your items. You're in like Flin & the rest is a waiting game for your flight or enjoy the shopping & the restaurant

We used the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Underground Station Tube (Subway) stop to get to our hotel…read morefrom Heathrow Airport in London. Specifically we took the Elizabeth Line to get to Stratford Station. Had to wait about 15 minutes for our train to arrive. It is helpful that there is a monitor showing folks when the next train is scheduled to arrive for whichever train line they are waiting for. It was less expensive to travel to our hotel this way as compared to using a taxi , bus, or other means of transportation. It was smooth trip that took about 30 minutes. Faster than the other modes of transportation. The Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Underground station is convenient to use and easy to navigate even for tourists like us. The signs give good direction and instructions. If you have questions, there are attendants all over the station to help. Just ask.