Crofton Park station
Brockley Road
Crofton Park
London
SE4 2PH
Crofton Park Station can be found on Brockley Road in Crofton Park as shown on the map, and is operated by Thameslink.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Crofton Park Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Located in the heart of South East London, Crofton Park train station serves as a quaint and convenient stop along the bustling Thameslink rail route. While Crofton Park might not boast the grandiosity of larger terminals, it carries its own charm, offering seamless connections to central London and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about this friendly neighborhood station.
Despite its modest size, Crofton Park station is equipped with most basics you might hope for. The ticket office operates Monday to Friday from 06:40 to 13:20, providing time for commuters to sort out their journeys. For your convenience, ticket machines offer services for both regular and Disabled Persons Railcards, ensuring smooth travels for everyone. Plus, smartcard validators and a helpful induction loop cater to tech-savvy travelers and those with additional needs.
While Crofton Park station has no waiting room or first-class lounge, you’ll find seating areas to rest your feet before your journey. Luggage storage is not available, so pack light, and while you’re at it, bring your own snacks, as refreshment facilities are absent. However, cycling enthusiasts will be pleased to know there are 20 bicycle storage spaces available on site.
Accessibility is a priority at Crofton Park thanks to the step-free access to both platforms. Assistance is available at the staffed meeting point by the ticket office during the weekdays. While tactile surfaces aren't present on all platform edges, help points are scattered throughout the station to connect you with staff assistance. Make sure to arrange your visit to align with staffing hours.
Crofton Park is well-linked with local bus services, giving commuters and visitors options for onward travel. Although there are no taxis or car hire services directly at the station, strategic planning can easily cover these needs. For those unexpected rail disruptions, detailed information on the rail replacement bus service is readily available, ensuring you stay on track amidst any changes.
Crofton Park serves as a gateway to a variety of destinations across London and beyond. Fancy heading to the vibrant heart of the capital? Take a train to London Blackfriars or London Victoria. For more scenic routes, hop a train to Bromley South or St Mary Cray. Fancy a change of scenery? Explore Elephant and Castle or enjoy the artistic streets around Peckham Rye.
Overall, Crofton Park train station offers a balanced blend of convenience and accessibility, making it a practical choice for local and long-distance travelers alike. Whether you're a daily commuter, a visitor exploring London's vast attractions, or someone seeking a simpler way to traverse the city, Crofton Park is an excellent departure point for your adventures.
For your ticketing needs, remember that online booking is a speedy way to secure your pass, easily retrievable at the station ticket machines. Why wait? Your next exciting journey could be merely a train ride away from Crofton Park station.
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
Customer services notes | Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day. | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | None | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B2 station: Step free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step - free access between platforms via the street (more than 400m apart). The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office. This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. | ||
Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||
Induction loop | Yes | ||
Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. A Mobile Assistance team also covers this station. You can arrange assistance by:
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Accessible Toilets | No | ||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Crofton Park | ||
Seating area | Yes | ||
Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||
Getting to and from the station | |||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||
Accessible spaces | None | ||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
Staff Help | |||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||
Helpline | If you choose to travel unbooked (turn up and go), when the station is staffed, our station staff can provide assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Please contact a member of staff on arrival. Trains calling at this station do not have on board staff. Alternatively, you can arrange assistance by:
Whether you pre book assistance or travel on a 'turn up and go' basis, we recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Crofton Park |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 20 Located on platform 2 and outside the main entrance. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Orpington | Thameslink | 17:58 | 1 | On time |
from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 18:07 | 2 | 18:15 |
from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 18:08 | 1 | On time |
from Kentish Town | Thameslink | 18:17 | 2 | 18:20 |
from London Victoria | Southeastern | 18:27 | 2 | On time |
from Orpington | Thameslink | 18:28 | 1 | On time |
from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 18:37 | 2 | On time |
from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 18:38 | 1 | On time |
from West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | 18:47 | 2 | On time |
from Orpington | Thameslink | 18:58 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Luton | Thameslink | 17:58 | 1 | On time |
to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 18:07 | 2 | 18:16 |
to Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 18:08 | 1 | On time |
to Orpington | Thameslink | 18:17 | 2 | 18:21 |
to Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 18:28 | 2 | On time |
to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 18:28 | 1 | On time |
to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 18:37 | 2 | On time |
to Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 18:38 | 1 | On time |
to Orpington | Thameslink | 18:47 | 2 | On time |
to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 18:58 | 1 | On time |