Carshalton railway station facts for kids
The exterior of Carshalton station
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 Carshalton
Location of Carshalton in Greater London
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| Location | Sutton |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Sutton |
| Managed by | GTR Southern |
| Owner | Network rail Transport for London |
| Station code | CSH |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 5 |
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| 1st October 1868 | Carshalton Station opened |
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Welcome to Carshalton railway station! This station is in Carshalton, a lovely area in South London. It first opened its doors on 1st October 1868, which means it's been helping people travel for over 150 years!
Carshalton station is part of London's fare zones, and it's in zone 5. This helps people know how much their train ticket will cost. The main train companies that use this station are Southern and Thameslink. They connect Carshalton to many different places.
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Platforms at Carshalton Station
Carshalton station has two main platforms. A platform is the area next to the tracks where you wait for your train.
Platform 1: Trains to London and Beyond
Platform 1 is for trains heading north. These trains go towards Central London and even further north to places like Bedfordshire.
- You can catch trains to Victoria station, which is a big train hub in central London.
- Trains also go to St Albans and Luton. These are towns north of London.
Platform 2: Trains to Sutton and Epsom
Platform 2 is for trains heading south. These trains take you to nearby towns in Surrey.
- Trains from this platform often go to Sutton, which is the next main stop.
- You can also travel to Epsom, a town famous for its horse racing.
How Often Do Trains Run?
Trains run quite often from Carshalton station, especially during typical off-peak hours (when it's not super busy).
Trains Going North (Up)
- Two trains per hour go to Victoria Station. They stop at places like Balham station on the way.
- One train per hour goes to St Albans. This train travels through St Pancras station in London.
- Another train per hour goes all the way to Luton, also passing through St Pancras station.
Trains Going South (Down)
- Two trains per hour go to Sutton. For these trains, Sutton is the last stop.
- Two other trains per hour go to Epsom. These trains also stop at Sutton before continuing to Epsom.
Buses Connecting to the Station
If you need to get to or from Carshalton station, there are several London buses routes that stop nearby. These buses help you connect to other parts of the area.
Images for kids
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A view of the platform from 1986.
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
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| Thameslink |
Sutton
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| Southern |
Sutton
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