Are the trains running from Gospel Oak to Barking?
Engineering work is taking place between Gospel Oak and Barking, closing all lines. As a result, no trains will run between Gospel Oak and Barking.
What line is Gospel Oak station on?
North London Line
Gospel Oak railway station is in the London Borough of Camden in north-west London. It is on the North London Line (NLL) and is also the western passenger terminus of the Gospel Oak to Barking Line – known informally as GOBLIN.
What time is the last train from Barking to Gospel Oak?
The last train from Barking to Gospel Oak leaves at 23:53.
Does Gospel Oak have a lift?
There are lifts for step-free access, and wheelchair accessible toilets on platform 2. There are waiting shelters on all three platforms, and a small kiosk on platform 3.
Is overground open today?
Contact us. We’re open Monday to Friday: 08:00-20:00. We’re closed on weekends and bank holidays.
What postcode is Gospel Oak?
Gospel Oak lies across the NW5 and NW3 postcodes and is served by Gospel Oak station on the London Overground.
What zone is barking?
zone 4
Barking station
| Barking | |
|---|---|
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 4 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2015 | 16.06 million |
Is overground more expensive than Tube?
London Overground rail fares cost the same as Underground prices on Oyster, as the service also uses the TfL zone price range, making managing your travel costs much easier.
Does the overground go underground?
Despite appearing on the tube map, and containing former parts of the Underground, the London Overground is not classed as part of the tube network.
Why is Gospel Oak called Gospel Oak?
The name Gospel Oak derives from a local oak tree, under which parishioners gathered to hear regular gospel readings when the area was still rural. When the now-lost great oak tree of Gospel Oak became famous as a preaching spot in the 1700s, the area was referred to as Gospel Oak, and the name continues today.
How long is the Barking to Gospel Oak line?
It is 13 miles 58 chains (22.1 km) in length from one terminus to the other and carries both through goods trains and London Overground passenger trains, connecting Gospel Oak station in north London and Barking station in east London. The line is part of Network Rail Strategic Route 6, and is classified as a London and South East Commuter line.
How does Gospel Oak connect to the Overground?
Note also that Barking and Blackhorse Road are affected by usage of the ticket gates for the underground and that Gospel Oak connects to the North London Line section of the London Overground and is similarly affected. Barking is further affected by the ticket gates used to access C2C services.
Is there a train from Tilbury to Gospel Oak?
There was a regular boat train service between St Pancras and Tilbury. A connection to Gospel Oak was added in 1888, but the routes via Kentish Town remained the primary ones and the Gospel Oak branch was abandoned in 1926.
When is the new Barking Riverside Line going to open?
At the eastern end of the line, an extension to the Barking Riverside regeneration site is currently under construction, and is planned to open in 2021. The line has existed in its current form since 1981, and is mostly an amalgamation of lines built in the 19th century.