It takes approximately twenty minutes to get from Sidcup to London Bridge with Southeastern.
Sidcup can be found in the south east London borough of Bexley, meaning it's not far from London Bridge station, which lies on the south bank of the River Thames. On your trip, you'll head west past Mottingham and Lewisham and then slightly north west towards Southwark before finally arriving at London Bridge Station.
Southeastern operates a high-speed network spanning London, Kent, and East Sussex, serving 450,000 passengers on a daily basis.
Departing from Sidcup
Sidcup Station is located along Station Road in the town centre, making it highly accessible. Yet, it's also served by taxis and local buses if you need to get there from further afield.
Main stops
There are only four stops when travelling from Sidcup to London Bridge: New Eltham, Mottingham, Lee, and Hither Green.
Yet, these can change due to engineering works or scheduling alterations. It's advised that you check before you travel to avoid disappointment.
If you want to buy cheap train tickets, book in advance, use TrainPal to find the best fares, and add a Railcard for a discount.
Arriving at London Bridge
London Bridge Station can be found in Southwark, in south east London, on the banks of the River Thames. It’s outrageously close to Tate Modern, the UK’s premier national repository of modern and contemporary art, located inside Battersea Power Station and made world-famous by appearing on Pink Floyd’s 1977 album cover Animals.
London Bridge is a great location to begin your adventure in London because it’s strategically located between the south and the north of London. Plus, it has a tube station that can get you anywhere you want to be, serving the Jubilee and Northern lines.
What’s more, taxis are available from the taxi rank located outside the main entrance of the station, along Bermondsey Street at the intersection with Tooley Street, and also from St Thomas Street. This station also has a bus station situated right outside the main upper-level entrance of the station.
There’s so much to explore nearby. For instance, you can conveniently walk to Borough Market for a spot of shopping or walk to The Shard from London Bridge Station to sip on a cocktail and watch the views.
Southeastern train classes
- Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
- First Class: There are no Sidcup to London Bridge First Class tickets. This is because Southeastern abolished its first-class service in 2022.
Southeastern train travel advice
- Luggage: Bags and other luggage items are permitted. Luggage must weigh no more than 23kg. No more than two large suitcases.
- Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
- Bicycles: Bikes are welcomed but there is a ‘first come, first served’ policy. You cannot bring your bike if your train departs London during peak hours.
- Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Up to four children between 5 and 15 can travel for £1 with one fare-paying adult ticket. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
- Passenger Assist: Assist with travel planning, provide travel information, handle luggage, reserve seats, support boarding, and offer connection services.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.