West Finchley Station live Tube departures
Zone 4 · Northern
Live departures from West Finchley Station
Northern line departures
Good ServiceHow busy is West Finchley Station right now?
Live line status at West Finchley Station
Reliability at West Finchley Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Northern at 69.0%.
Recent disruption on lines serving West Finchley Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through West Finchley Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Northern
Stations near West Finchley Station
West Finchley Station platform depth
at street level - this is a surface station
Street level
West Finchley Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.
About West Finchley Station
Station overview
Location
N3 1NTAccessibility
Step-free interchange between lines only - cannot enter or exit step-free; Specific entrance or direction only
- Step-free interchange between lines only - cannot enter or exit step-free
- specific entrance or direction only
Step-free platform interchange requires a 350m journey via street. Use the Nether Street entrance for the northbound platform. Use the Wentworth Street entrance for the southbound platform, gate only unlocked during morning peak hours, and locked with a RADAR lock at other times. Call 0845 330 9880 or use Help Point on the southbound platform to ask staff to unlock the gate if necessary
What the symbols mean
- Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
- Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
- Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
- Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
- Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
- Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
- Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.
Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Identifier
940GZZLUWFNData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's West Finchley guide
Common questions about West Finchley Station
What fare zone is West Finchley in?
West Finchley is in Fare Zone 4. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve West Finchley?
West Finchley Station is served by the Northern line. Current status: Northern (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of West Finchley?
West Finchley is at Nether Street, London, N3 1NT. See the About section for full location details.
Is West Finchley step-free?
Yes, with caveats. Step-free interchange between lines only - cannot enter or exit step-free; Specific entrance or direction only. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.
How do I enter West Finchley step-free?
Step-free platform interchange requires a 350m journey via street. Use the Nether Street entrance for the northbound platform. Use the Wentworth Street entrance for the southbound platform, gate only unlocked during morning peak hours, and locked with a RADAR lock at other times. Call 0845 330 9880 or use Help Point on the southbound platform to ask staff to...
Are there lifts at West Finchley?
TfL's data shows no lifts at West Finchley - step-free access is via a specific entrance at platform level (e.g. car park). See the Accessibility section for the entrance to use.
Does West Finchley have Night Tube?
Yes - the Northern line runs through West Finchley on Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Night Tube. See our Night Tube guide for frequencies and last-train times.
Are there toilets at West Finchley?
Yes - West Finchley has toilet facilities. See the Facilities list in the About section for the full amenities.
Which stations are near West Finchley?
The closest alternative stations to West Finchley are Finchley Central (12 min walk), Woodside Park (12 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
How busy is West Finchley?
West Finchley is typically busiest around 07:00 on Wednesdays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's busier than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is West Finchley open now?
West Finchley is open with no station-level closures reported. The line is running. Live status is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Has West Finchley had delays recently?
Lines through West Finchley have logged 74 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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