Services
The typical off peak train service per hour is:
- 2 northbound, calling at all stations to Cannon Street
- 2 northbound, calling at all stations to Ladywell then fast to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross
- 4 southbound, calling at all stations to Hayes on the Hayes line
The first station was opened by the South Eastern Railway on 1 April 1864 adjacent to the north side of Bridge Road. The present station, further to the north, was opened in 1866 when the first station was closed. The station was rebuilt in 1904-6. South of the station is a curve to Beckenham Junction, following the path of the original Mid-Kent Line from Lewisham to Beckenham. It is served by two trains a day.
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Sydenham | Southeastern |
Clock House | ||
| Southeastern |
Beckenham Junction | |||
Read more about this topic: New Beckenham Railway Station
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