Lower Sydenham station
Westerley Crescent
Sydenham
Greater London
SE26 5BN
Lower Sydenham Station can be found on Westerley Crescent in Sydenham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Lower Sydenham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Lower Sydenham Train Station, nestled in the South East of London, is a bustling hub for both local commuters and travelers venturing further afield. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular commuter, navigating the station's array of facilities and connections can enhance your journey. Let's uncover the details that make this station a noteworthy stop on your rail travels.
Ensuring convenience and accessibility, Lower Sydenham Station offers several key facilities to travelers. The ticket office operates from 06:20 to 13:00 on weekdays and from 07:20 to 14:00 on Saturdays. For those purchasing or collecting tickets outside of these hours, accessible ticket machines are available on platform 1. Smartcard holders will also find validators for ease of travel.
For any assistance or information needed, the help points at the station provide staff help during the office hours. Though there’s no waiting room, you can find some seating areas to make your wait more comfortable. CCTV surveillance ensures security, although amenities such as toilets and luggage storage are currently not offered.
Accessibility is mixed—step-free access is available to both platforms, but not between them. Assistance can be booked and is available during staffed hours, and an Assistance Team can be deployed if necessary.
If you're planning to continue your journey beyond Lower Sydenham, you'll find well-coordinated transport links. Rail replacement services connect you towards Lewisham or New Cross and Hayes, ensuring smooth transitions even during disruptions. For real-time bus information, plan your onward journey by accessing details here.
Lower Sydenham provides routes to some of the most iconic destinations in the capital, making it a convenient base for exploring. Travel easily to destinations like London Bridge, London Charing Cross, and London Waterloo East. If you're heading further afield, connections to London Cannon Street and London St Pancras International are also available.
For commuters, regular services to Lewisham, Catford Bridge, and City Thameslink ensure timely arrivals.
Lower Sydenham Train Station may seem like just another stop in London’s extensive rail network, but its facilities and connections can make for a seamless and enjoyable journey. Whether you're heading into the heart of the city or planning your journey beyond, the station's facilities and connectivity provide a robust framework for your travel plans. So, next time you find yourself traveling from Lower Sydenham, you're sure to appreciate the station's welcoming and efficient service.
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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 platform 1 | ||||||
| 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 in parts of this station. Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free to both platforms, for platform 1 this is from Westerley Crescent, for platform 2 this is from Station Approach/Purbeck Gardens. No step free interchange between platforms. | ||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes platform 1 | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Lower Sydenham | ||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
| 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 | Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required although there is no step free access at this station) 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 | No |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Lower Sydenham |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee shop |
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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 | 33 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. near side entrance on Platform 1 |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
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Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Bridge | Southeastern | 18:45 | 2 | On time |
| from Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 18:45 | 1 | On time |
| from Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:00 | 1 | On time |
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:09 | 2 | On time |
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:15 | 2 | On time |
| from Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:15 | 1 | On time |
| from Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:30 | - | On time |
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:39 | - | On time |
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:45 | - | On time |
| from Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:45 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 18:45 | 2 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 18:45 | 1 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:00 | 1 | On time |
| to Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:09 | 2 | On time |
| to Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:15 | 2 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:15 | 1 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:30 | - | On time |
| to Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:39 | - | On time |
| to Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 19:45 | - | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:45 | - | On time |