Carshalton Beeches railway station facts for kids
Platform 2 of Carshalton Beeches Station
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 Carshalton Beeches
Location of Carshalton Beeches in Greater London
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| Location | Carshalton |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Sutton |
| Managed by | GTR Southern |
| Owner | Network Rail Transport for London |
| Station code | CSB |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 5 |
| Key dates | |
| 1st October 1906 | Carshalton Beeches Station opened |
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Carshalton Beeches is a train station located in Carshalton, London. It's a key transport hub for people in the area. The station first opened its doors on October 1, 1906. Today, the trains are operated by Southern. This station is in fare zone 5, which helps determine the cost of your train ticket.
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Train Platforms
Carshalton Beeches station has two main platforms.
- Platform 1 is for trains heading north. These trains usually go towards Victoria Station.
- Platform 2 is for trains heading south. These trains travel towards places like Sutton, Epsom, and Epsom Downs.
How Often Do Trains Run?
Trains run regularly from Carshalton Beeches. Here's how often they typically run during quieter times of the day:
Trains Going North (Up)
- Six trains per hour go to Victoria station.
- Four of these trains travel via Norbury.
- Two trains go via Crystal Palace.
- One train per hour goes to London Bridge. This service runs in the morning until 9:00 AM and again in the evening.
Trains Going South (Down)
- Four trains per hour go to Sutton. This is their final stop.
- One train per hour goes to Epsom.
- One train per hour goes to Epsom Downs.
- One train per hour goes to Dorking. This service runs in the morning until 7:00 AM and again in the evening.
Buses at the Station
You can also catch a bus from Carshalton Beeches station. London buses route 154 stops here. This bus route connects the station to other parts of London.
Departures and Journey Times
This table shows some of the main train routes from Carshalton Beeches. It also tells you how long the journey usually takes to the final stop.
| Train Operator | Towards | Main Stops Along the Way | Approximate Journey Time |
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| Southern | Epsom Downs | Sutton, Belmont, Banstead | 14 minutes |
| Southern | Victoria Station (via Norbury) | Wallington railway station, Waddon, West Croydon, Norbury, Streatham Common, Balham station, Clapham Junction railway station | 39 minutes |
| Southern | Victoria Station (via Crystal Palace) | Wallington railway station, Waddon, West Croydon, Crystal Palace, West Norwood, Streatham Hill, Balham station, Clapham Junction railway station | 47 minutes |
| Southern | Sutton | (This is the last stop) | 3 minutes |
| Southern | Epsom | Sutton, Cheam, Ewell East | 14 minutes |
| Southern | London Bridge (morning/evening) | Wallington, Waddon, West Croydon, Norwood Junction, Sydenham, Forest Hill, New Cross Gate | 38 minutes |
| Southern | Dorking (morning/evening) | Sutton, Cheam, Ewell East, Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead | 28 minutes |
Images for kids
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Platforms at Carshalton Beeches, looking from the western end.
