Open · since 1871
Why is it called Royal Oak?
Hammersmith & CityCircle
Where the name comes from
Named after a nearby pub, The Royal Oak, later called The Railway Tap and now The Porchester.
Worth knowing: Little used most of the year, the station becomes extremely busy during the Notting Hill Carnival.
Where it is
See Royal Oak on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Circle Paddington
- Circle Westbourne Park
- Hammersmith & City Paddington
- Hammersmith & City Westbourne Park
At a glance
- Opened
- 1871
- Status
- Open
- Lines
- Hammersmith & City, Circle
- Fare zone
- 2
- Local authority
- City of Westminster
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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