South Wimbledon, originally South Wimbledon (Merton),
is a London Underground station in south-west London. The station is on the
Northern Line, situated between Colliers Wood and Morden stations. The
station is the southernmost station on the London Underground network with
platforms below ground. It is located on the corner of Merton High Street
(A238) and Morden Road (A219). South Wimbledon is on the boundary between
Travelcard Zone 3 and Zone 4.
The station was designed by Charles Holden and was opened on 13 September
1926 as part of the Morden extension of the City & South London Railway (now
part of the Northern Line).
South Wimbledon station is not actually in Wimbledon but was given this name
as it was thought that Wimbledon had a higher social standing than its
actual location of Merton. On the original plan it had the name "Merton
Grove". For geographical accuracy, the station was originally named "South
Wimbledon (Merton)" and it appeared as such on early tube maps and on the
original station platform signage (although not on the station building at
street level). The "(Merton)" part of the name gradually fell out of use.
London Bus routes 57, 93, 131, 152, 219, 470 and Night bus route N155 serve
the station.
Morden Road Tramlink route 3 stop is within walking distance.