Sutton Common railway station facts for kids
Sutton Common station from the top of the stairs.
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 Sutton Common
Location of Sutton Common in Greater London
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| Location | Sutton (Surrey) |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Sutton |
| Managed by | Thameslink |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Station code | SUC |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 4 |
| Cycle parking | Yes |
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| 1930 | Sutton Common station opened |
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Sutton Common station is a train station in Sutton, South London. It opened in 1930. This station is part of London's public transport system and is in fare zone 4. Only Thameslink trains use this station, connecting passengers to different parts of London and beyond.
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Platforms and Trains
Sutton Common station has two platforms. A platform is where you wait for your train.
Platform 1: Northbound Trains
Platform 1 is for trains heading north. These trains go towards Luton, passing through important stations like Wimbledon station.
Platform 2: Southbound Trains
Platform 2 is for trains heading south. These trains go towards Sutton (Surrey).
Train Schedule
During typical off-peak hours (when it's not rush hour), trains run quite often.
Trains Going North
- 2 trains per hour go to Luton via Wimbledon station.
Trains Going South
- 2 trains per hour go to Sutton (Surrey).
Bus Connections
If you need to connect to a bus, you're in luck! Two London buses routes stop near Sutton Common station:
- Route 470
- Route S3
Main Destinations and Journey Times
Trains from Sutton Common can take you to several places.
Towards Luton
A Thameslink train going towards Luton takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes to reach the end of the line. Along the way, it stops at many stations, including Wimbledon station, Blackfriars station, St Pancras station, and near Luton Airport.
Towards Sutton
A Thameslink train going towards Sutton (Surrey) is a much shorter trip, taking only about 5 minutes. It makes one stop at West Sutton railway station before reaching Sutton.
