Herne Hill station
Railton Road
Herne Hill
Greater London
SE24 0JW
Herne Hill Station can be found on Railton Road in Herne Hill as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Herne Hill Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Whether you’re a daily commuter or a weekend explorer, Herne Hill station could be one of your go-to spots for railway travel in South London. This bustling station provides a comprehensive range of facilities and links to many popular destinations, making it an ideal starting point for your journey. Let's dive into what Herne Hill station has to offer, and why it might just be your new favorite rail hub.
Herne Hill station is well-equipped to cater for all your travel needs. The ticket office is open Monday to Saturday from 06:10 to 19:50 and on Sunday from 08:10 to 17:50, providing you ample time to buy or collect tickets. Additionally, there are ticket machines available for your convenience. The station supports smartcard issuance and validation, which can be a quick and efficient way to manage your travel.
Accessibility is a key feature at Herne Hill. With step-free access to all platforms, accessible ticket machines, and ramps for train access, mobility is not a hurdle. There’s also wheelchair availability, making the station convenient for everyone. Customer service points, as well as departure screens and live announcements, ensure you stay informed and assisted throughout your journey.
At the station, you won't go hungry or without a coffee fix with a cozy coffee shop located in the booking hall. On Platforms 1/2, you will find another coffee shop along with Selecta vending machines for quick snacks. You might also indulge in some homemade ice cream while browsing the homewares shop next to the station entrance. Shopping and refreshments here make waiting for a train a more pleasant experience.
Herne Hill station offers seamless connections to various transport links. Rail replacement services use Bus stop N on Dulwich Road, which you can locate using the What3Words address here. Planning further trips from this station is a breeze; you can also access local bus schedules and onward journey planning resources with helpful links, available in a printable format here.
Herne Hill serves as a gateway to a wide array of popular destinations. Frequent trains whisk you away to emblematic stations across London, such as London Victoria, London Blackfriars, and Farringdon. If your wanderlust takes you further afield, consider traveling to Brighton or heading to cultural hubs such as Kentish Town or Tooting. The network possibilities are vast and convenient for both short trips and longer adventures.
Herne Hill station is more than just a stop on a map. It offers a blend of convenience, comfort, and connectivity that caters to a diverse array of travel needs. Whether you're catching a quick train to the city or embarking on a longer journey, Herne Hill is a strategic choice. It's not just about getting from point A to B; it’s about enhancing the journey experience itself. The station’s accessibility features, wide range of amenities, and links to numerous destinations make it a key player in your travel plans. Consider Herne Hill your portal to new adventures across London and beyond.
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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 booking hall/ subway | ||||||
| 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 | This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021 | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | Southeastern Customer Services | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall via side entrance. Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts from subway. Stepped access to platforms via subway. | ||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes booking hall/ subway | ||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||
| Accessible Toilets | Yes | ||
| Waiting rooms |
Heated waiting room on platforms 1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present | ||
| Seating area | Yes | ||
| Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||
| Getting to and from the station | |||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Limited time parking and on public highway | ||
| Accessible spaces | None | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Staff Help | |||
| Staff help available | | ||
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||
| Helpline | Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required) is available during station staffing hours (see Staff Help available times) . You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. You can also travel without booking, just make yourself known to staff as far in advance as possible of the train you would like to get - we recommend at least 20 minutes. There are no staff on the trains that call at this station that can assist. The meeting point for assisted travel is the ticket office or you can use the help point.Where staff are not available at the station to assist, we now have a mobile Assistance Team who can be deployed to stations This can be arranged in advance by booking through Customer Services or by using the Help Point on the station (although inevitably there will be a delay if not booked in advance) - alternatively a taxi can be arranged, at no additional cost, to convey you to the nearest station where you can be assisted further. | ||
| Toilets | Yes Platforms 1/2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours |
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| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Baby Changing | Yes Platforms 1/2 & 3/4- Available during staffing hours |
| Waiting rooms |
Heated waiting room on platforms 1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present | ||
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| Seating area | Yes | ||
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee shop in the booking hall also Coffee shop on platform 1/2 also Selecta vending machines the platforms |
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| ATM Machine | Available |
| Shops | Available Homemade Ice Cream in the booking hall. Homewares shop next to the entrance. |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 6 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. front of station and subway |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
| Bus stop N on Dulwich Road (what 3 words: send.refers.gums) |
| Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:02 | 3 | On time |
| from West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | 07:04 | 4 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:06 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of urgent repairs to the railway |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 07:07 | 2 | On time |
| from Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 07:11 | 1 | On time |
| from Kent House | Southeastern | 07:14 | 2 | On time |
| from St Albans | Thameslink | 07:19 | 4 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:21 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of urgent repairs to the railway |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 07:22 | 2 | On time |
| from Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 07:26 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Kent House | Southeastern | 07:05 | 3 | 07:01 |
| to Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 07:05 | 4 | On time |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 07:07 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of urgent repairs to the railway |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:08 | 2 | On time |
| to St Albans | Thameslink | 07:12 | 1 | On time |
| to London Blackfriars | Southeastern | 07:15 | 2 | On time |
| to Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 07:20 | 4 | On time |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 07:22 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of urgent repairs to the railway |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:23 | 2 | On time |
| to St Albans | Thameslink | 07:27 | 1 | On time |