I drove down Woodgrange Road today past the two stations a few
hours before reading your post. Next time I'll re-set my clock and
measure the distance.

This morning I met a woman who has severe back problems as
has her 70 year old mother. She told me she has difficulties in
walking or standing up for long periods. I explained the bone of
contention in this thread and asked her opinion. She affirmed
that my argument is correct and that for people with mobility
problems, being obliged to walk between stations is onerous.