Oval station

Oval station is served by the Northern line on the London Tube. It opened in 1890. It sits in Lambeth. It handles roughly 5,410,000 passengers a year.

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Key facts

• LinesNNorthern
• DistrictLambeth
• Opened1890
• Annual ridership5,410,000
• Name originDistrict
• Distance from centre≈ 5.7 km
• Coordinates51.48194, -0.11250

No interchange: the station is served by a single line.

Position on the line

• On the Northern line

  N Kennington › Oval › Stockwell

Map around Oval

Nearest stations

• Vauxhall0.8 km · V
• Kennington0.9 km · N
• Nine Elms1.1 km · N
• Stockwell1.2 km · VN
• Pimlico1.7 km · V
• Elephant & Castle1.7 km · BN

Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Oval station?

Oval is served by the Northern line on the London Tube.

Can you change lines at Oval?

No. Oval is served only by the Northern line.

When did Oval station open?

Oval station opened in 1890.

What are the stations either side of Oval on the Northern line?

On the Northern line, Oval sits between Kennington and Stockwell.

How busy is Oval station?

Oval handles roughly 5,410,000 passengers a year.

Where is Oval station?

Oval station is in Lambeth, London.

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