Lewisham station facts for kids
Lewisham is a busy train station in south-east London. It's a place where you can catch both regular trains, known as National Rail, and the special Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains. This station first opened way back in 1849, making it quite old!
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Lewisham Station: Your Travel Hub
Lewisham station is a really important spot for getting around London. It's like a central point where many different ways to travel come together.
What is Lewisham Station?
This station is located right in the heart of Lewisham. It's a key part of the transport network for people living in or visiting this part of London.
Getting Around: Trains and DLR
On the National Rail network, Lewisham station is operated by a company called Southeastern. They run the regular trains that connect Lewisham to other parts of London and beyond.
For the DLR, Lewisham is the very last stop at the southern end of the line. This means if you're travelling on the DLR towards Lewisham, this is where your journey ends! The station before Lewisham on the DLR is called Elverson Road.
Travel Zones and Buses
Lewisham station is special because it sits right on the edge of two Travelcard Zones: Zone 2 and Zone 3. This is important for how much you pay for your journey.
It's also a major "transport hub." This means lots of buses stop here or start their journeys from Lewisham station, making it super easy to connect from trains and DLR to bus routes.
Images for kids
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Elaborate cast iron brackets
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Platform 1, Lewisham station
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piano in Lewisham station
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Former bus station
