Train Stations in Catford: Catford, Catford Bridge, Bellingham and Hither Green
Which operator runs each station near Catford, their addresses, step-free access ratings and facilities as published by National Rail.
Catford has two separate stations. Catford, on Ravensbourne Park, SE6 4RW, is a Thameslink station. Catford Bridge, on Adenmore Road, SE6 4RH, is a Southeastern station. TfL's records show both in fare zone 3. Bellingham and Hither Green stations also serve the area.
Which stations serve Catford?
Catford has two separate stations, and people regularly mix them up. According to National Rail's station pages:
- Catford station, Ravensbourne Park, Catford, SE6 4RW, is a Thameslink station.
- Catford Bridge station, Adenmore Road, Catford, SE6 4RH, is a Southeastern station.
Lewisham Council's Catford neighbourhood page describes Catford Bridge as connecting to Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Hayes. TfL's records show both stations in fare zone 3.
What are Catford station's facilities?
National Rail's Catford page rates step-free access as category A, meaning there is step-free access to all platforms. It lists lifts, toilets including a Changing Places toilet, baby changing, shelters and seating, CCTV, help points and a ticket office, with published hours of Monday to Friday 6.40am to 8.25pm, Saturday 7.40am to 2.20pm and Sunday 8.10am to 3.40pm. The page lists bicycle storage and hire and drop-off and pick-up points, and says there is no public Wi-Fi, refreshments or station parking.
What are Catford Bridge station's facilities?
The Catford Bridge page gives step-free category B2, meaning there is some step-free access to all platforms, and no lifts. It lists toilets including a Changing Places toilet, shelters, help points, bicycle storage and ticket machines, and a ticket office open Monday to Saturday 6.10am to 7.30pm and Sunday 8.40am to 4.40pm. It has no station parking, public Wi-Fi or refreshments. Hours on these pages can change, so check before relying on a ticket office.
What about Bellingham?
Bellingham station is on Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT, and is a Thameslink station. National Rail's Bellingham page rates it step-free category C: there is no step-free access to platforms. It lists toilets, shelters, customer information screens, CCTV, bicycle storage and a ticket office (Monday to Friday 6.10am to 7.30pm, Saturday 6.40am to 1.20pm, Sunday 8.10am to 1.20pm). There is no parking and no lifts. TfL lists it in fare zone 3.
And Hither Green?
Hither Green station is on Fernbrook Road, SE13 5NF, and is a Southeastern station. The National Rail page rates step-free access as category B3: some step-free access, possibly in one direction only. Help points and staff assistance are listed as available 24 hours a day. The ticket office is open Monday to Friday 6.10am to 8pm, Saturday 6.10am to 7.30pm and Sunday 8.10am to 7.40pm. There is no parking and no lifts. Lewisham Council's Hither Green page says the station connects to Charing Cross, Sevenoaks, Gravesend and Deptford, and TfL lists it in fare zone 3.
Is Beckenham Hill worth knowing about?
Beckenham Hill station, Beckenham Hill Road, SE6 3RE, is listed by TfL as served by Southeastern and Thameslink and in fare zone 4. The council's Beckenham Place Park page names it for access to the park. Use the operator's journey planner to confirm services.
How do I get from the stations to the town centre?
Our Catford buses guide lists the routes at the Catford Centre and the station stops.
Frequently asked questions
- How many train stations are there in Catford?
- Two. National Rail lists Catford, a Thameslink station on Ravensbourne Park, and Catford Bridge, a Southeastern station on Adenmore Road.
- Is Catford station step-free?
- National Rail rates Catford as step-free category A, meaning there is step-free access to all platforms. It lists lifts and a Changing Places toilet.
- Is Catford Bridge station step-free?
- National Rail gives Catford Bridge step-free category B2, meaning there is some step-free access to all platforms, and no lifts.
- Is there parking at Catford stations?
- No. National Rail's pages say neither Catford nor Catford Bridge has station parking.
- Which fare zone is Catford in?
- TfL's records show both Catford and Catford Bridge in fare zone 3. TfL also lists Bellingham and Hither Green in fare zone 3.
- Is Bellingham station step-free?
- No. National Rail rates Bellingham station on Randlesdown Road as step-free category C, meaning there is no step-free access to platforms.
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