Trains to Lewisham

Lewisham station is a National Rail and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) interchange in south-east London. It was originally located east of the Lewisham Road overbridge, but a new station was constructed to serve both the North Kent line and the new Mid-Kent line.

Dating back to 1857, the current station building maintains several of its original elements. Among these features are the skirting, tiling, sash windows, doors and banisters. Intricate cast iron brackets adorn the original canopy on platform 3. Lewisham has a similar design to other listed stations constructed during the same period (like nearby Blackheath and Ladywell), including those detailed supporting brackets.

Lewisham station has sheltered waiting areas, a coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machines, plus a public piano for passengers to play while they wait. There is no WiFi hotspot. If you book train tickets online, they can be collected from the ticket machines. The ticket office is open 06:10–20:50 Monday to Friday, 06:10–20:20 on Saturday and 07:10–20:50 on Sunday.

Over 20 buses and four night routes serve Lewisham station. The station has an interchange with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which stops at platforms 5 and 6. There is no car park; the drop-off point and taxi rank are outside the main entrance. Cyclists can use one of the 44 bike stands to the left of the entrance.

Southeastern operates all rail services at Lewisham station, and additional services are provided during peak hours. Destinations include Ladywell, Slade Green, Gravesend and London Charing Cross. A range of Season Tickets is on offer to save on regular commutes.

Lee to Lewisham

There are two direct hourly trains from Lee to Lewisham station, and the journey is only 7 minutes.

London Bridge to Lewisham

Frequent services operate from London Bridge to Lewisham. Trains take 8–12 minutes, and up to 11 trains depart every hour.

Bexleyheath to Lewisham

Around five trains travel from Bexleyheath to Lewisham each hour. On average, it takes 21 minutes.

London Victoria to Lewisham

Two direct services an hour run from Victoria to Lewisham, taking roughly 21 minutes.

All mainline trains stopping at Lewisham station are operated by Southeastern. Over 2,000 trains run between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex every day to places like Orpington, Rochester, Beckenham and Margate. Daily traffic on their services is more than 450,000 passengers. That makes Southeastern one of the busiest networks in the UK. Cheap train tickets are available when booking in advance.

On top of great transport links from central London, Lewisham station has local perks. The area has scenic greenery, entertainment, a mix of independent shops, and great food markets. A 15-minute walk takes you to Brockley Market, where you’ll find street food, artisan baked goods and fresh produce. The station is around the corner from the large Lewisham Shopping Centre, full of the high-street stores you know and love.

A unique and charming local attraction is the Lewisham Way Book Exchange, the city’s smallest library, housed in a red telephone box. Grab a book, travel guide or fairytale for the kids and have a read in nearby Friendly Gardens.

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What zone is Lewisham station in?

Lewisham is in zones 2 and 3.

Does Lewisham station have a car park?

No, there is no station car park.

How many platforms does Lewisham station have?

Lewisham has six platforms. Platforms 1 and 2 are on the Mid-Kent line towards Elmers End and Hayes, and platforms 3 and 4 are on the North Kent line towards Dartford and Strood. Platforms 5/6 are served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).

Does Lewisham station have toilets?

Yes, Lewisham station has toilets (including accessible toilets). There are no baby changing facilities.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.