Patient and visitor travel survey: NHS England want to hear about your experience of travelling to the cancer centre or the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre and also to hear from people who did not have treatment because it was too far or too difficult to get to. Please share your views on the travel and access survey page before 17 May 2026.
Directions to Mount Vernon
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Travelling by car
For appointments in the cancer treatment suite or ward, use postcode WD3 1PZ for Gate 3 (off White Hill) an use car park F or B.
For appointments in the John Bush Unit use postcode HA6 2RN for Gate 1 and use car park A.
You can also find more information about getting to the cancer centre on our YouTube channel.
ULEZ (ultra low emission charge)
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre is outside the ULEZ but depending on where you live, you may travel through the zone to reach the cancer centre. If you choose to drive to your appointment (or are driven by a family member or friend) the car must comply with ULEZ emission standards or you will need to pay a £12.50 daily charge.
Travelling by train
The nearest London Underground Tube stations are Northwood, Moor Park or Rickmansworth on the Metropolitan line. It takes over half an hour, walking uphill to the cancer centre from the nearest of these, so we recommend you take a taxi or a bus from these stations. The Transport for London website can help you plan your underground journeys.
The nearest overground train station is Rickmansworth using Chiltern Railways. For more information on rail journeys, visit the National Rail Enquires website or call National Rail enquiries on 08457 484 950.
Travelling by bus
Buses from Harrow, Ealing and Ruislip stop at Mount Vernon Hospital. For more information on buses serving the cancer centre, contact the London Travel Information line on 020 7222 1234 or visit the buses page of the Transport for London website.
Healthcare travel costs scheme
Help getting to hospital is available to patients who are receiving certain benefits and to support patients on low incomes to claim reimbursement. Please visit the healthcare travel costs scheme website for further information.
Space to Breathe map
Discover, explore and enjoy the green spaces on the Mount Vernon site for rest, relaxation and wellbeing including ancient woodland, a wildflower meadow, a fern garden and a wildlife pond, suggested walking routes and seating areas.
Help and advice on getting to your appointment
Non-emergency patient transport is run by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. For bookings and queries, please call 0345 6051208 (Monday – Sunday, 8am to 6pm) or visit the website
For transport to NHS Hospitals or clinics in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, patients will be assessed and accessible transport booked for those patients whose medical need or mobility means that they cannot travel by any other means (including family and friends, taxi or voluntary car service).
The ambulance service can also advise you on transport to hospitals or clinics outside Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Patients who are not eligible for the patient transport service will be advised on alternative door-to-door transport options, such as local voluntary car schemes. Please note that the providers of these schemes usually make a charge for their services.
