West Hampstead tube station

West Hampstead tube station stands in the London Borough of Camden, on West End Lane between Broadhurst Gardens and Blackburn Road. It sits in fare zone 2 and is served by the Jubilee line, with Metropolitan line trains passing through without stopping. The station is close to two other rail services: the London Overground’s Mildmay line is 100 metres away, and the Thameslink station is 200 metres distant. The station opened in 1879 as part of the Metropolitan Railway, originally with two tracks and separate platforms. In 1939, services transferred to the Bakerloo line, and later to the Jubilee line in 1979. The station building remains from the 1930s rebuild, though the platforms have been modified over time. Community groups have long campaigned for step-free access, and recent redevelopment plans include funding to make this possible. Visitors find a simple but functional station with standard Underground signage and a retained 1930s-style building. The immediate area is a mix of residential streets and local shops along West End Lane. Buses 139, 328 and C11 stop nearby, linking the station to surrounding neighbourhoods. The nearby Overground and Thameslink stations offer wider connections across London.