Catford railway station serves the London suburb of Catford. Mainly used by commuters, it is on the line from mostly Kentish Town to Sevenoaks, between Crofton Park and Bellingham in Travelcard Zone 3. Connections to London Victoria and London Bridge are available at Peckham Rye.
It is next to, and on a higher level than, Catford Bridge railway station with the former Catford Stadium separating the two. Interchange on one ticket is allowed between the two stations.
There is only a small shelter, ticket machine, a few lamp-posts and a stairway on each of the two otherwise empty platforms; unlike the more ornate station at Catford Bridge railway station, which has retained most of its original architecture. Each platform has Customer Information Screens.
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