Epsom Downs railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Epsom Downs |
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| 18.02.12 Epsom Downs 455.821 (6898790269).jpg | |
| The Class 455 train at Epsom Downs station on its way to London Victoria via Norbury. | |
| Location | |
| Place | Epsom |
| Local authority | Borough of Epsom |
| Coordinates | 51°19′25″N 0°14′20″W / 51.3237°N 0.2389°W |
| Operations | |
| Station code | EPD |
| Managed by | GTR Southern |
| Platforms in use | 1 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| History | |
| Key dates | Opened 1865 |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
Epsom Downs railway station is a train station that first opened its doors in 1865. It's located in Epsom, a town in Surrey, England. The only company that runs trains from this station is called Southern.
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What is Epsom Downs Station?
Epsom Downs station is a small but important part of the local train network. It helps people travel to and from the famous Epsom Downs Racecourse, where the Derby horse race takes place. Even though it's near the racecourse, the station is used by many local people for their daily journeys.
The Platform
This station has only one platform. A platform is the raised area next to the train tracks where passengers wait for trains and get on or off. At Epsom Downs, this single platform is used for all trains heading towards London Victoria, which is a big train station in central London. These trains usually pass through a place called Norbury on their way.
It's good to know that trains don't run from Epsom Downs station on Sundays. So, if you plan to travel on a Sunday, you'll need to find another way!
How Often Do Trains Come?
During typical off-peak hours (meaning not during busy morning or evening rush times), trains from Epsom Downs station run quite regularly.
Trains to London
- There are usually 2 trains per hour (tph) heading to London Victoria. These trains also go via Norbury. This means you can expect a train about every 30 minutes.
Journey Information
When you catch a train from Epsom Downs, it takes about 53 minutes to reach the end of the line at Victoria Station. Along the way, the train makes several stops at other stations.
Some of the places the train stops at include:
- Banstead
- Belmont
- Sutton
- Carshalton Beeches
- Wallington
- Waddon
- West Croydon
- Selhurst
- Thornton Heath
- Norbury
- Streatham Common
- Balham
- Wandsworth Common
- Clapham Junction
- Battersea Park
These stops allow people to get on or off at different towns and areas before the train reaches its final destination in London.
Images for kids
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4EPB train at Epsom Downs in 1984.
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