All Seven Acton Stations in Fastest time Possible

Acton Stations! Yes, there are now SEVEN station on the London Underground map, split over four different lines and i've always wondered ...what's the fastest time it would take me to get round all seven? Only one way to find out!
NOTE: Video mainly filmed in Dutch-Tilt-O-Vision (T)
Music: 'Bumping into You on the Way Home' by Soop // Licensed from Epidemic Sound

[@nosywombat]

You just need to apply Newton’s third law of train motion. For every Acton, there’s an equal and opposite re-Acton.

[@MatthewPiccaver]

Brilliant

[@KnedlikMCPE]

Great pun, thank you.

[@Sophiebryson510]

Horrible pun. I love it. It’s horrendous but it’s amazing.

[@lachlantanseytheii4412]

It’s so bad it’s great 😂

[@grassytramtracks]

It's terrible, and I love it

[@Libellen]

As an Acton resident who’s had to walk to North Acton instead of East Acton every morning for the past few months, I had a feeling Geoff was going to fall into that trap.

[@paulturner8372]

Acton has the most tube and rail stations going.

[@bobblue_west]

@@paulturner8372 ET's would conclude this must be the most important part of the city.

[@sbv-zs7wz]

An obvious pun was missed at the start of the journey 'lights - camera - Acton'

[@frasercourts7281]

‘Quick! To Acton stations, every one.’

[@kaymish6178]

See if World of Warships will sponsor the video "Acton Stations"

[@emjackson2289]

Sink The Bank-marck!

[@rdm4509]

Or even, Acton, time and vision.

[@samuelnickels3212]

Hey Geoff, I'm currently living in Germany doing a master's degree but my partner lives in Acton. I haven't seen her in over 2 months but seeing you walk through the area where she lives and that I recognize so much really helped put a smile on my face and helped me feel a bit better with the long distance. Love the videos :)

[@geofftech2]

samuela, ah lovely comment very kind! thank you!!

[@Vampire.Vegan.]

"What are you doing?" "I'm trying to visit all the Actons on the tube map in the quickest time" "What? All the Actons?" "Yes, all the Actons" "All of them?" "All of them"

[@thetelephoneprankster4254]

How about Acton Bridge? 😉

[@gcolman7714]

Cue music

[@scythal]

That would be an Acton-packed video!

[@Sim0nTrains]

This is a Acton Packed video. It has been enjoyable to watch, makes me think if there any other places you could do a challenge like this. Also on a side note tube related. Finally got back on the London Underground this weekend just gone and it felt awesome, Brilliant video Geoff.

[@kevinreilly51]

BOOOOOOOOO

[@davalar1188]

What you did there, I see it.

[@robdavies8702]

Imagine doing a tube challenge, nailing every tight connection, even ticking off Olympia, then watching as you sail through East Acton without stopping!

[@anthonydefreitas6006]

Go on admit it Geoff you were contemplating pulling the emergency handle at East Acton 🤣

[@mattjackson9859]

If he did that he could face legal Acton 🙂

[@oscarramage95]

@@mattjackson9859 He’d have been Acton inappropriately

[@scythal]

@@oscarramage95 Hopefully there's no strike Acton on the railways on that day!

[@MsGrandunion]

Well that was a fun little jaunt. I used to be a district nurse in Acton, on a bicycle of course. When it was raining I used all these little connections to get around and get away from the rain for a few minutes! The Overground was the North London Line in those days, and the trick was to know which end of the train had the guard's van for my bike. The way to tell was to look for the black triangle painted on the front of the train. If it was at the front, that was where the van was, and if it wasn't visible, that meant it was at the back instead. This is why cyclists at Acton Central etc would stand exactly in the middle of the platform, ready to run to either end depending on whether they saw the infamous black triangle or not. Happy days!

[@maxjanssen9616]

As someone who only occasionally visits London every now and then, I’ve always thought of Acton as this magical place. Connected to so many lines, going in so many directions, it must be a great place to live.

[@KiLLJoYYouTube]

Imagine doing all the stations with the word "park" in them

[@vjaska]

The 440 switched routes as part of the West London Crossrail consultation with the new 218 taking it's place and running between North Acton & Hammersmith

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

the buses in acton are a right mess now, I dont understand why they changed the 440 it was a very useful bus, not anymore, dont understand why they changed the 266 to finish at Acton high street, seemingly just as part of the excuse to introduce the 218 to give it somewhere to go

[@6666steved]

God I must be getting old 'cos I can remember the 'proper' 218 and 440 routes from when I was a little bus spotter with my bus rover tickets.

[@Abdul.M.]

It’s was part Crossrail Consultant. 218 and 306 was created because 266 cut from Hammersmith.

[@angus504]

@@GreatSageSunWukong route 266 was an impossible route to manage a reliable service. When the A40 or A406 had issues, the 266 became badly affected with the traffic delays that resulted from incidents on these arteries. It was a long time coming to split the 266.

[@sambull4633]

This. This is the Geoff Marshall content I’m here for

[@TEBEnthusiast]

Same here. I love his content and ideas.

[@danielslovacek2101]

😂

[@danielslovacek2101]

@Gerry McNally Dunno, I just find it amusing 😅

[@PlanetoftheDeaf]

Toy shops are now selling an action figure of Geoff - Acton Man

[@willhovell9019]

I've always wondered about all the Acton stations . Well done Geoff, your a real expert on Acton now.

[@christopherbrown3695]

Made me laugh very loudly at the frustrated master planner not doing his research on East Acton works, I love your videos Geoff and this was a great surprise to see something go wrong.

[@misteravid]

Hi Geoff. I thought of this challenge too a few Geofftechs ago (sent you a comment about it on an earlier video). But I'm a dialysis patient and couldn't handle the walking parts. I miss getting out and about on the tubes/trains. Shame about East Acton, but thanks for bring us along for the ride.

[@misteravid]

@@geofftech2 Funnily enough, your sacrifice has just done me a considerable service. One of the ways I get to Hammersmith Hospital is via Ealing Broadway and East Acton. Thanks to you, I now know that if I need to get there before the end of the year, then I have to use another route. The Geoff Marshall channel... exasperation and information in every video!

[@tartrazine]

@@geofftech2 I think the walks are kinda cheating, you should remain on the railway! Maybe try this method?

[@allankellynet]

Appreciations from this Acton resident. For a real challenge you could add this stations are on Acton’s boundaries (and even inside Acton wards) but lack the Acton name: Ealing common, Chiswick park, Turnham Green and Park Royal.

[@jamesmcmillan4200]

coincidence mate

[@pikachu8508]

Geoff: I can visit all Acton stations within 1 Hour TfL: We gonna make it impossible by not stopping eastbound trains at East Acton Geoff:.........

[@julieaylward7033]

New rule for next attempt: No walking, jogging or running allowed but you can use a "Space Hopper".....

[@honeyfugle]

Love seeing content thats so local to me! These are stations I'm in and out of all the time, especially Ealing Broadway, Acton Town and West Acton - used to work around South Acton too - looks completely different these days due to Acton Gardens.

[@jackiespeel6343]

I once encountered a group of chaps who were visiting all the underground stations with 'Park' in them in a day - they had to get out and be photographed at each. I met them near Park Royal - I think they still had Moor Park to tick off. Also: Acton Central on the Overground is the where the power source changes between 'overhead' and 'third rail' - people on westbound trains often react when they hear the collector/pantograph come down with a bang.

[@TylerDickey1]

Acton Cafe right across from the new ticket hall does a great fry up! Great video Geoff!

[@pendolino_pete4621]

You could do 8 stations with Acton Bridge (Cheshire)?

[@xxalexaviation]

Just in london im pretty sure

[@stephenholt4670]

Also Clacton-on-sea....?! Well it does still have "acton" in the title 😀

[@adamhenley8295]

“So I have to stop at white city and reverse” says the man who self imposed these rules 😂😂 Geoff Marshall - Acton Man

[@emjackson2289]

Mornington Crescent!

[@elainemulberryrat5300]

What about visiting every place on the London Monopoly board in one day.

[@mlctv6547]

Try doing all the Harrow Stations. There are 7 of them.

[@quintuscrinis8032]

Bit difficult since the Chiltern stations have almost no stopping services.

[@benjaminjohnsson2233]

@@quintuscrinis8032 That's the funny part lol

[@DanYTfun]

Here they are: Harrow-on-the-Hill North Harrow West Harrow South Harrow Sudbury Hill Harrow Harrow & Wealdstone Sudbury & Harrow Road

[@OneKnifeYeHand]

@@quintuscrinis8032 But you can use bus and foot service. And maybe, if the former two are not as doable, he could use a bycicle for once.

[@quintuscrinis8032]

@@OneKnifeYeHand except that the rules state that you have to start or leave each station by train. If you work out the right timings you should be able to pick up a service from Sudbury Harrow Road and get off at Sudbury Hill Harrow though and then work round to H&W

[@englishmaninmarktredwitz2228]

There is a photo of East Acton in 1920 surrounded by open fields in Oliver Green’s wonderful book: London’s Underground ( page 107). Thanks for another great video Geoff.

[@SummerADDE_Elevators]

Nobody ever expected a plot twist in a challenge video... at least not a genuine one. Great vid!

[@adampeacock8867]

For reference Geoff, the 218 was an amalgamation of two route cuts/re-routes and was introduced December 2019. The 218 runs between Hammersmith (Lower) Bus Station & North Acton Station. Replaces the 266 between Hammersmith and Acton Town Hall via Paddenswick Road & Askew Road Replaces the 440 between Acton Town Hall and North Acton via Noel Road/ West Acton Station. There you go!

[@adampeacock8867]

@@geofftech2 No problem, though ironically the 440 just heads straight down Horn Lane and past Acton Main Line

[@rosiefay7283]

All the station with Acton in their names! This is a nice idea. It suggests all sorts of other Tube challenges to do all Tube stations whose names fit a certain theme. All the colours? Kings and Queens?

[@jamie_j0h]

Noooo why did I actually get a bad feeling when he said “this will definitely be under an hour”??? 😂

[@GenialHarryGrout]

Congratulations on setting a new world record for this challenge

[@zt2019]

Is it just me or have people forgotten the rule of letting passengers off the train before you step on?

[@clockwork9827]

noted that also

[@Ibis117]

Having lived there for ten years, no journey that ends in East Acton is a good one.

[@SiVlog1989]

I've always wondered what Acton did to warrant so many stations

[@acmenipponair]

Being there when they build the railways :D

[@thproductionwensleydale624]

I knew about the Acton Station from Video 125 so it is not news to me. But to know how quick you can go around all 7 stations is something new and really does sound like a challenge. Well Done Geoff you have done it again. 🚂👍😊

[@justrains4657]

Yea in 2019 the 440 was rerouted to go via the 266 at Horn Lane and it was extended to Wembley Stadium, and at the same time the 266 was shortened to Acton Town Hall. So TfL made a new route called the 218 (North Acton-Hammersmith) which covers the lost section of the 440 and 266. Hope this helps!

[@LWR1]

lucky you with the east acton thing- 2 sundays ago i was going on the underground for the first time in 2 yrs (obviously to see the nle) and decided to try the all line challenge (excluding w&c) and bank was closed on the central- adding 20 minutes to our time! (We didn't know so we went to bank and had to turn around and go to moorgate and Liverpool STREET, the run was going so well!)

[@baker000202]

Many years ago there used to be a shuttle train between South Acton and Acton Town, which would have been handy for these sorts of challenges.

[@Richard-jc1ki]

This just given me idea to ride every single Bluestar Southampton City zone route now

[@mattevans4377]

A quirky challenge would be all the stations with the word Liverpool in them.

[@DadRail]

Currently sat on a loco in Acton yard watching the purple trains go past

[@TheChunky2010]

“Lights, camera, Acton”

[@michaellevenson2200]

Did this today, didn't break the hour but enjoyed it. Started at East Acton 11.42, arrived at North Acton at 11.44, West Acton at 11.47 . Walked to North Ealing, on train at 12.04 arrived Acton Town 12.08. Walked to Sth Acton, on train at 12.28, arrived Acton Central 12.30. Walked to Acton Main Line, arriving at 12.45, so 1 hour 3 minutes, but train leaving at 12.54, so 1 hour 12 minutes total.

[@zsombormannheim4666]

There is always something unexpected happening in your videos Geoff... Once there's an accident on the Goblin line, then the SWR trains does not go in the District line.. and now this

[@redsaxmax]

I wonder whether Acton has so many stations as it's a great place to be....or needs so many ways to leave!

[@philipfischer1612]

pity, one race I always wondered about was Jubilee/Thameslink between West Hampstead to London Bridge.

[@tenjan75]

Wow, what an Act… On.

[@stephenblomfield6]

Geoff - I'd prefer to see a challenge like this done without you being allowed to walk between stations - How long can it be done in that manner I wonder ?

[@2H80vids]

Arriving 𝒂𝒏𝒅 departing by train for every station; that could be interesting. There's got to be 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒔 of different routes/possibilities; wouldn't be under an hour for sure. If Geoff sees this, I wonder if he might try it?

[@glynwelshkarelian3489]

Seems straightforward. Change between Overground-District at Gunnersbury plus a change and reverse at Turnham Green. Ealing Broadway to Gunnersbury by that route seems to add about 22 minutes.

[@glynwelshkarelian3489]

Just worked out how to do them all without leaving a station or reversing. Acton Central - Gunnersbury - Turnham Green - Ealing Broadway (doing Acton Town) then either Paddington (Acton Main) - Notting Hill Gate and back to Ealing Broadway on the Central Line for the last 3; or the reverse.

[@mattlock4035]

A good one like that would be Waterloo to Waterloo East

[@ricoblade1]

Amazed that you got an Ealing Broadway District Line service so quickly! When I lived near Ealing Broadway they seemed as rare as hen's teeth and I most often had to take the Ealing Common Picadilly Line service and walk.

[@COBO2]

The 218 took over the from the 440 in December 2019 in preparation of the opening of the Elizabeth line that eventually didn’t happen but the replacing the 440 with the 440 went ahead anyway. But technically the 218 didn’t take over the 440 as the 440 is still around the 218 just took over the 440 between North Acton and Acton and continues to Hammersmith via the former 266 between Acton and Hammersmith. The 440 does still exist it just rerouted between Acton and North Acton and now goes via Horn Lane.

[@simonrees9441]

"It's sooo unfair!" (Kevin the Teenager)

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Will you film another video with the reverse route that you recommended to others? How about a repeat after December 2021 when the works are completed?

[@reptongeek]

Yes good idea!

[@IBLRG]

Always check before you travel 😉 We once had a chap turn up at Brigg station on a Tuesday, next train was Saturday morning 😳 @IBLRG

[@wtfispolkajuice]

Now try all the "park" stations

[@allthestroke88]

Sunny Days in Richmond are hard to beat.

[@mikemarshall3038]

As a resident of Melbourne who has been unable to have a trip home for a long time I enjoy watching every one of your videos Geoff.

[@philroberts7238]

All the Melbourne Richmonds? (Not quite the same, I grant you!)

[@DerekHartley]

Ah, West Acton. The station which made this naive Midlander realise quite how big the Underground network is. Came down for an audition for a thing 20 years ago and just assumed that everything was 15-20 minutes away on the tube. Thankfully I'm much wiser now.

[@kapuchinoification]

Geoff, it looks like Acton Main Line is closer to Acton Central than West Acton. Id therefore go East Acton to Ealing Broadway, back to Main Line, walk to Central, down to South and then walt to Town.

[@muxradow]

Geoff: Thanks for your "true geography" map : Appreciated ! Knowing that preparing such a map takes a lot of time and effort, _still_ , _as_ _always_ , this greatly helps following your route. ¶ As with "historical" topics, this "competitive" topic, too, is one of the (very) few areas where a _map_ of the physical terrain is more informative than a simplified _schematic_ _diagram_ ... IMHO, of course. =8D /Mike

[@claremcintyre597]

I can’t believe you didn’t know that, I knew that since the beginning of the academic year. Also huge fan of all you videos

[@charlestysonyerkes4322]

2:34 You could say the 440 bus was 'Acton' up! Is that my coat...?

[@footballexpresso414]

Hi Geoff, do the tours around Harrow, Willesden and Wembley stations

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

brilliant how about doing all the Clapham stations or the Croydon stations in 1 go

[@TM-kt4wr]

All streatham stations

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

@@TM-kt4wr all the Harrow stations

[@peterwatson5659]

Another great and very entertaining video. Keep up the good work! I would love you to do all the Paris Metro stations (not the RER), in the fastest possible time; I think that would make an excellent video!

[@88kristina]

Try the #NotTheVic challenge. Visit all Victoria line stations without using the Victoria line. It took Omari about 6 hours to do it.

[@jimmeade2976]

Just curious ... is it possible to get to all 7 Acton stations by train only, no walking (other than between trains at stations)? If so, I'm sure it would take longer but would be interesting.

[@miked351947]

To fail to plan is to plan to fail. Actually I am being harsh. Very entertaining. Thanks Geoff

[@SamuelLee-gw6wr]

Geoff, this has made me plan to visit all LR stops starting with T in the shortest time possible.

[@dannypaulread1023]

this should have been called "ALL THE ACTONS" awesome video Geoff as always!

[@LostsTVandRadio]

Have always though that Acton's stations should be collectively known as Action Stations. Gives them a sense of urgency, drama and excitement.

[@Keithbarber]

You talked about doing this for several months - glad you act(on) it at *LONG LAST*

[@gibbo9089]

Acton Man!

[@b17marko]

Although you did not get out at East Acton, you did not need to really as it was the last station of the seven, and the train did slow down to pass it, so I think your original time counts. PS all the purple trains on the West are now 9 cars long, In the East its still a mix.

[@sophiesearle16]

Someone needs to add the "Directed by Robert B. Weide" meme at 6:24 😂

[@personalsigh]

Now I've got that tune stuck in my head

[@TEBEnthusiast]

LOL. That would make sense.

[@rebeccajackson2862]

Geoff: Think I might do a little jog @runderground: Let's do a marathon solely along the Waterloo & City line

[@sh8736]

I have friends in Ealing but the closest station is Acton, I don’t visit very often perhaps once a year and will come from central London or some where else. Can’t tell you how often I have got confused and travelled to a sub optimal Acton station. Feeling much better to know there are so many 😂

[@AmandaOutThere]

Love all the challenge videos. Perhaps you could do one of furthest travelled by train in 24 hrs similar to the guy did on the busses. Frequency v Speed. Hmmm..

[@pevio2851]

All stations with the word "Park" in their name in the shortest time possible.

[@pangolin83]

This is what happens when you can't help but Acton your tube map urges

[@ianhelps3749]

That's a lovely curved Art Deco waiting room at West Acton.

[@NikolaHoward]

But but... If you don't have to get out at each station, you did it all in 57 minutes. I'm happy with that result. And people trying this after you, they simply need to start at East Acton right now...

[@broketheceling]

Those purple trains really are pleasant to look at

[@tadpolefooty]

Geoff you should do the south london tube stations next, would be interesting to see how the battersea extension adds to the time

[@aq_h09]

Suggestion: Visiting all stations in the London Borough of ___________ Like so Geoff sees

[@demarkay5262]

Seeing Geoff walk 10 minutes away from my house near the 218 bus stop is pretty surreal!

[@dawsonfan83]

1:47 - I'm glad the UK has those people who insist on the rushing the door to get on before allowing others to get off, just like Australia.

[@corin492]

so cool you walked past where I live near Acton town. Love Acton. Best wishes

[@TheMattster1992]

Hi Geoff, I'm heading to London in over a week, and I was thinking about doing something like all 11 London Underground lines in the fastest possible time. Obviously I would have to do my research before I do the challenge.

[@amethyst7084]

Excellent stuff Geoff! 'Adam' says try the Ealing stations - definitely try that! Why not the Harrow, Kensington, Kilburn and/or Wembley stations? Even the Hounslow stations, at a stretch?... 👌🏿👏🏾

[@peabody1976]

Oh, Geoff is like that childhood figure, Acton Man! :) With Oyster Grip!

[@Slikx666]

Why is watching someone travel on public transport so interesting?

[@George-Armani-20]

I am just here enjoying the accent 👌🏽 ❤🇬🇧

[@ivorspital8757]

Well done Geoff. I reckon you should take the 57 minutes. Who said you had to get out at East Action? After all there were others you didn't get out at! By the way, here's a challenge for you: the fastest trip to ALL Ruislip stations using the Underground only - no walking or buses. You'd be hard-pushed to do that in under an hour. Thanks for all your videos.

[@stevies.1975]

Now this was funny! You didn’t do your homework! 😂😂😂 You should have done it in conjunction with Runderground Matt…. He’d have thrashed it.

[@btuckervideos4705]

Geoff, if you want another suggestion for one of these fastest time challenges, and on the National Rail network for this one, try visiting all the c2c stations in the fastest time

[@AviationFRuk]

Geoff!!!! You’ve made it to my hometown! Thank you for visiting! Amazing to know you were so near!?

[@RyanakaRhino18]

Great video XD The 440 changed West Acton part of the routing around December 2019. TFL had a huge consultation going for a lot of route changes in line for Crossrail (presuming it was going to fully open then)