Hackbridge railway station facts for kids
The exterior of Hackbridge station
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 Hackbridge
Location of Hackbridge 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 | HCB |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 4 |
| Cycle parking | Yes |
| Key dates | |
| 1 October 1868 | Hackbridge station opened |
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Hackbridge railway station is a train station located in Hackbridge, a part of the London Borough of Sutton in South London. It's a busy spot for people traveling by train!
This station is served by two main train companies: Southern and Thameslink. It's also in Fare zone 4, which helps you figure out how much your train ticket will cost. The station first opened its doors on October 1, 1868.
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Train Platforms
Hackbridge station has two platforms, which are the areas where you wait for your train.
- Platform 1 is for trains heading north. These trains can take you to places like London Victoria and St Albans. If you're going to St Albans, your train will pass through St Pancras International, a very big station in London!
- Platform 2 is for trains going south. From here, you can travel to Sutton and Epsom.
How Often Do Trains Run?
Trains at Hackbridge run quite often, especially during the day. "tph" means "trains per hour," so it tells you how many trains arrive or leave in one hour.
Northbound Trains
- Two trains per hour (2tph) go to London Victoria, operated by Southern.
- Two trains per hour (2tph) go to St Albans, operated by Thameslink. On Sundays, these trains usually end their journey at London Blackfriars.
Southbound Trains
- Two trains per hour (2tph) go to Epsom, operated by Southern.
- Two trains per hour (2tph) go to Sutton, operated by Thameslink.
During busy times, like morning and evening rush hours, you might find even more trains going to other places like Bedford, Luton, Dorking, and Horsham.
Popular Train Journeys
From Hackbridge, you can reach many interesting places. Here are some of the main destinations and how long they usually take:
- To London Victoria: A Southern train to Victoria Station usually takes about 27 minutes. It stops at places like Mitcham Junction and Clapham Junction along the way.
- To Sutton: A Thameslink train to Sutton is a quick trip, taking around 5 minutes. It usually stops at Carshalton.
- To St Albans: If you're heading to St Albans with Thameslink, the journey is longer, about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This train makes many stops, including major London stations like London Blackfriars and London St Pancras.
- To Epsom: A Southern train to Epsom takes about 16 minutes. It will stop at stations like Carshalton and Sutton before reaching Epsom.
Local Buses
If you need to connect to a bus, London Buses route 151 stops right at Hackbridge station. This makes it easy to get around the local area!
