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About Sanderstead (SNR) Train Station

Station managed by: Southern

Sanderstead station
Station Approach
Sanderstead Road
South Croydon
London
CR2 0PL

Sanderstead Station can be found on Station Approach in Sanderstead Road as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Sanderstead Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Sanderstead Station

Welcome to Sanderstead Train Station

Sanderstead Train Station is a cozy spot in the Southern Rail network, nestled in the London Borough of Croydon. It serves as a convenient gateway for commuters and leisure travelers alike, offering an array of facilities to enhance your journey. Whether you're planning a trip to the bustling streets of London's West End or a calm escape to nearby countrysides, Sanderstead is a solid starting point.

Facilities and Services

Sanderstead Station provides a variety of amenities designed to make traveling as smooth and comfortable as possible. Offering a comprehensive ticket office which is open from the early morning until past midnight every day, travelers can purchase tickets whenever they need. Should you prefer the convenience of online purchases, tickets can be easily collected at the station’s ticket machine even if you require accessible features.

For those who require assistance, Sanderstead is well equipped with facilities for disabled passengers, including induction loops and staff-operated ramps to aid boarding—a must-mention for travelers with mobility challenges. To ensure a trouble-free experience, it's recommended to pre-book assistance two hours prior to your journey.

Although the station lacks waiting rooms and accessible toilets, you'll find seating and rest areas. Refreshment facilities along with some shopping options are available for a quick bite or last-minute needs. While public Wi-Fi is not on offer, payphones are installed for communication purposes.

Accessibility and Safety Features

Sanderstead station proudly incorporates safety and accessibility into its design. It boasts CCTV surveillance to ensure passenger security around the clock, and while there’s an ongoing effort to improve facilities, some areas like accessible cars and taxis may still have limitations.

The station car park, managed by APCOA, is open 24 hours and offers free parking with dedicated accessible spaces. Cyclists are catered for too with 56 bicycle storage spaces located conveniently with CCTV coverage to provide peace of mind.

Onwards Travel Options

Once you're ready to move on from Sanderstead, you'll find a range of transport links to extend your journey. The local bus network, details of which can be found in the station's 'Onward Travel Information Map', connects the station with surrounding areas. In case of rail service disruptions, rail replacement buses are available to ensure your travel plans remain intact.

Explore Popular Routes

With Sanderstead as your starting station, you have a plethora of destinations at your fingertips. Fancy a trip to the heart of London? Take trains from Sanderstead to London Victoria or London Bridge. For those seeking destinations further afield, head to Gatwick Airport or the picturesque town of East Grinstead.

For daily commuters or spontaneous explorers, handy routes like Clapham Junction and London Euston offer excellent connectivity to various parts of the city and beyond. If you’re venturing across the capital, stations like London Blackfriars and Vauxhall will cater to your travel needs.

Final Thoughts on Sanderstead Station

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, Sanderstead Train Station presents a blend of essential amenities, travel connections, and friendly service. Its comprehensive services ensure that every traveler’s journey starts off on the right foot, making it an invaluable part of the UK rail network. So next time you're planning a trip, consider Sanderstead your trusty travel companion.

Sanderstead Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:05:50 to 00:10
Saturday:05:50 to 23:35
Sunday:07:40 to 23:45
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

All Southern 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 loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notesNone
Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southern

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m or gradient above 1:10).

The Assistance Meeting Point is by the toilets on platform 1.

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes

All Southern 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 loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes

A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.

Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:

  • Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
  • Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
  • Textphone: 0800 138 1018

Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Sanderstead
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes

Located at both sides of the station

Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Assistance can be pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel.

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.

Most trains at this station have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:

  • Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
  • Calling our Assisted Travel team on: 0800 138 1016
  • Texting us on: 0800 138 1018

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:

Accessibility at the station - Southern.

ToiletsYes

Located on platform 1, to the left of the ticket office.

Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Sanderstead
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking UK
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces123
Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVYes
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable
ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces56

Located on right hand side of the station building.

Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Sanderstead Station

All you need to know about Sanderstead's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

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.

Live Departures and arrivals from Sanderstead Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Sanderstead station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.