The Outer South London Line is an unofficial name for the rail service in south London from Victoria to London Bridge via Gipsy Hill, operated by Southern. It is 16 miles (25.7 km) long and runs over the West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway between Balham and Crystal Palace to connect the two London branches of the Brighton Main Line. "Outer" distinguishes it from the official South London Line, which runs via Peckham Rye.
The line is in Travelcard Zones 1, 2, and 3, with Crystal Palace in both 3 and 4.
Stations on the line are:
- London Victoria
- Battersea Park
- Clapham Junction
- Wandsworth Common
- Balham
- Streatham Hill
- West Norwood
- Gipsy Hill
- Crystal Palace
- Sydenham
- Forest Hill
- Honor Oak Park
- Brockley
- New Cross Gate
- London Bridge
All stations are served by other National Rail services, operated by Southern and/or London Overground.
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