What Tube line is West Croydon?
East London line
West Croydon is a combined railway, bus station and tram stop in Croydon, south London. It is served by National Rail, London Overground, Tramlink and London Buses services and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The East London line, part of London Overground, was extended to the station in 2010.
What is the nearest tube station to Croydon?
Croydon
- Underground Stations. Morden Tube Station. London Road, Merton, 4.71 miles. Putney Bridge Tube Station.
- Mainline Stations. East Croydon Railway Station. George Street, Croydon , 6 mins. West Croydon Railway Station.
- Docklands Light Railway. Island Gardens. Manchester Road , London, Tower Hamlets, 8.95 miles. Mudchute.
Why does West Croydon have no platform 2?
Anyway, West Croydon was the terminus for the railway line to Wimbledon, which closed in 1997, to make way for the tram network. As a result, platform 2 was closed and mostly filled in to extend platform 3 to allow for trains to call closer to the station steps.
Where should I not live in Croydon?
The 10 ‘most dangerous’ places to live in Croydon according to…
- West Thornton.
- Waddon.
- Thornton Heath and South Norwood.
- Selhurst.
- Addiscombe West.
- Woodside.
- Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood.
- South Croydon. Crimes reported in South Croydon in December 2018 (Image: police.uk)
What zone is West Croydon station?
West Croydon is a combined railway, bus station and tram stop in Croydon, south London. It is served by National Rail, London Overground, Tramlink and London Buses services and is in Travelcard Zone 5.
Where does Tramlink go in Croydon?
All Tramlink routes use West Croydon, which is a single platform stop on the unidirectional loop around central Croydon. The bus station is a hub for London Buses, with 25 bus routes terminating or passing through. A new bus station opened in 2016.
When was the fire at West Croydon station?
On 23 September 1846, a fire broke out in a lamp room, severely damaging the station and destroying thirteen carriages. Damage was estimated at £10,000. The station was originally named Croydon; in April 1851 it became West Croydon.
How many platforms does westwest Croydon have?
West Croydon Owner Network Rail Station code WCY DfT category C2 Number of platforms 3 (formerly 4)