Sutton & Mole Valley Line
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The Sutton & Mole Valley Lines are a group of railway lines constructed between 1847 and 1868 by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway
, the London and South Western Railway
and the LBSCR-sponsored Horsham, Dorking and Leatherhead Railway.
, Surrey
and West Sussex
operated by Southern
from London Victoria and London Bridge to Horsham
via Sutton and Dorking
. Some Southern services in peak hours on this line diverge at Leatherhead
and (via the New Guildford Line) serve Effingham Junction
and Guildford
.
South West Trains
operates services between London Waterloo
and Leatherhead
via Raynes Park
and Epsom
. Half of these services continue along the main line to Dorking
, while others run to Guildford
via Bookham
and Effingham Junction
.
First Capital Connect
operates additional services from Tulse Hill
to Sutton as part of the Thameslink services to London Blackfriars
and Luton
.
district of Mole Valley
). The full title Sutton and Mole Valley Lines is used for the lines north of Epsom via Sutton. Confusingly, all of the commuter services run by Southern
which terminate or call at Sutton are, regardless of origin or destination, branded as Sutton and Mole Valley Line services.
The Sutton & Mole Valley Lines include (in order of construction):
None of the lines leads directly to a London Terminus, however scheduled services use the South Western Main Line
to access London Waterloo
, the Brighton Main Line
to access London Victoria and either the Brighton Main Line
(via Norwood Junction) or the South London Line
(via South Bermondsey) to access London Bridge
.
The following branch lines are associated with the Sutton and Mole Valley Line, but are considered separate:
The line is electrified
at 750 V DC third rail. Class 456
and Class 455
electrical multiple units are used, although semi-fast and stopping services to Horsham from London Victoria are frequently operated by Class 377
Electrostars. Up to the early 1980s, express services to Littlehampton and Bognor Regis were routed along this line and called at Sutton, Dorking, Horsham and stations to the south coast along the Arun Valley Line
& West Coastway Line
.
The maximum line speed is 50 mph, except for 20 mph restrictions at Clapham Junction, Streatham Junction, Mitcham Junction, Raynes Park, West Croydon, Sutton and Epsom; 30 mph restrictions at Dorking and the approach to London Victoria; and two 75 mph sections, between Box Hill and Westhumble and Dorking, and between Dorking and Holmwood. Signalling between London Victoria and Ewell East (including the Epsom Downs Branch) is controlled by London Victoria (VC); between London Waterloo and Box Hill and Westhumble by Wimbledon (W); between Box Hill and Westhumble and Warnham by Dorking signal box (CBK); between West Croydon & Waddon and Warnham & Horsham by Three Bridges Signalling Centre (T).
Platform lengths are eight cars except for Sutton, Dorking and Horsham which can accommodate 12 car trains.
The railway lines used by this service were the result of several schemes:
Mickleham Tunnel is midway between Leatherhead
and Box Hill & Westhumble. It is 524 yards long and runs through the lower chalk of Norbury Park, entering the hillside immediately north of one of the three viaducts over the River Mole. Restrictions imposed by the landowner, Thomas Grissell
, meant that vertical ventillation shafts could not be constructed and the tunnel portals were given lavish architectural treatment.
Betchworth Tunnel is 1/4 mile south of Dorking
. It is 385 yards long with a maximum gradient of 1 in 80. It runs through the upper greensand of the Deepdene Ridge to the east of the town. Construction difficulties delayed the line's opening south of Dorking. It collapsed on 27 July 1887, remaining closed for over six months.
South West Trains
, First Capital Connect
and Southern
run additional services along parts of this line.
Southern
run additional services along the part of this line between London and West Croydon and are branded as "Metro" services.
The line between West Croydon and Sutton has 6 trains an hour off peak and 4 trains an hour during the peak unlike other stations further up the line.
London, Brighton and South Coast Railway
The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1846 to 1922. Its territory formed a rough triangle, with London at its apex, practically the whole coastline of Sussex as its base, and a large part of Surrey...
, the London and South Western Railway
London and South Western Railway
The London and South Western Railway was a railway company in England from 1838 to 1922. Its network extended from London to Plymouth via Salisbury and Exeter, with branches to Ilfracombe and Padstow and via Southampton to Bournemouth and Weymouth. It also had many routes connecting towns in...
and the LBSCR-sponsored Horsham, Dorking and Leatherhead Railway.
Services
The scheduled services run along the Sutton and Mole Valley Line include the commuter services in south LondonSouth London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
and West Sussex
West Sussex
West Sussex is a county in the south of England, bordering onto East Sussex , Hampshire and Surrey. The county of Sussex has been divided into East and West since the 12th century, and obtained separate county councils in 1888, but it remained a single ceremonial county until 1974 and the coming...
operated by Southern
Southern (train operating company)
Southern is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. Officially named Southern Railway Ltd., it is a subsidiary of Govia, a joint venture between transport groups Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, and has operated the South Central rail franchise since October 2000 and the Gatwick Express service...
from London Victoria and London Bridge to Horsham
Horsham railway station
Horsham railway station serves the town of Horsham in West Sussex, England. It is on the Arun Valley Line 61 km south of London Victoria and the Sutton & Mole Valley Lines, and train services are provided by Southern...
via Sutton and Dorking
Dorking railway station
Dorking railway station is one of three railway stations that serve the town of Dorking in Surrey, England. The station is within walking distance of Dorking Deepdene station and interchange on a through ticket is permitted...
. Some Southern services in peak hours on this line diverge at Leatherhead
Leatherhead railway station
Leatherhead railway station is a railway station serving the town of Leatherhead in Surrey, England. The station is managed by Southern, who provide train services along with South West Trains....
and (via the New Guildford Line) serve Effingham Junction
Effingham Junction railway station
Effingham Junction railway station is situated near the villages of Effingham and East Horsley in Surrey, England. Although the station takes its name from the former town, and the immediate vicinity has itself become known as Effingham Junction, it is actually located in the latter...
and Guildford
Guildford (Surrey) railway station
Guildford railway station is an important railway junction on the Portsmouth Direct Line serving the town of Guildford in Surrey, England. It is 30.3 miles from London Waterloo....
.
South West Trains
South West Trains
South West Trains is a British train operating company providing, under franchise, passenger rail services, mostly out of Waterloo station, to the southwest of London in the suburbs and in the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire, and Wiltshire and on the Isle of Wight...
operates services between London Waterloo
Waterloo station
Waterloo station, also known as London Waterloo, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex. The station is owned and operated by Network Rail and is close to the South Bank of the River Thames, and in Travelcard Zone 1....
and Leatherhead
Leatherhead railway station
Leatherhead railway station is a railway station serving the town of Leatherhead in Surrey, England. The station is managed by Southern, who provide train services along with South West Trains....
via Raynes Park
Raynes Park railway station
Raynes Park railway station is in the London Borough of Merton in South London. The station is served by South West Trains, and is in Travelcard Zone 4...
and Epsom
Epsom railway station
Epsom railway station is the main railway station for Epsom in the county of Surrey. It is located off Waterloo Road, near to the High Street....
. Half of these services continue along the main line to Dorking
Dorking railway station
Dorking railway station is one of three railway stations that serve the town of Dorking in Surrey, England. The station is within walking distance of Dorking Deepdene station and interchange on a through ticket is permitted...
, while others run to Guildford
Guildford (Surrey) railway station
Guildford railway station is an important railway junction on the Portsmouth Direct Line serving the town of Guildford in Surrey, England. It is 30.3 miles from London Waterloo....
via Bookham
Bookham railway station
Bookham railway station is situated in the village of Little Bookham in Surrey, England. It also serves the adjacent village of Great Bookham...
and Effingham Junction
Effingham Junction railway station
Effingham Junction railway station is situated near the villages of Effingham and East Horsley in Surrey, England. Although the station takes its name from the former town, and the immediate vicinity has itself become known as Effingham Junction, it is actually located in the latter...
.
First Capital Connect
First Capital Connect
First Capital Connect is a passenger train operating company in England that began operations on the National Rail network on 1 April 2006...
operates additional services from Tulse Hill
Tulse Hill railway station
Tulse Hill railway station is in the London Borough of Lambeth in south London, between railway bridges over the A205, South Circular Road and the A215, Norwood Road...
to Sutton as part of the Thameslink services to London Blackfriars
Blackfriars station
Blackfriars station, also known as London Blackfriars, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex in the City of London, England. Its platforms will eventually span the River Thames a short distance downstream from Blackfriars Bridge. The current entrance is located on the...
and Luton
Luton railway station
Luton railway station is located in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The station is near to the town centre, about three minutes' walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. It is situated on the Midland Main Line and is operated by First Capital Connect.-History:...
.
Technical information
The line from Raynes Park to Horsham via Epsom and Dorking (including the Bookham Branch) is known to commuters as the Mole Valley Line (seven out of the fifteen stations on this route are situated in the SurreySurrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
district of Mole Valley
Mole Valley
Mole Valley is a local government district in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Dorking.The district, named after the River Mole, was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the urban districts of Dorking and Leatherhead and most of the Dorking and Horley...
). The full title Sutton and Mole Valley Lines is used for the lines north of Epsom via Sutton. Confusingly, all of the commuter services run by Southern
Southern (train operating company)
Southern is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. Officially named Southern Railway Ltd., it is a subsidiary of Govia, a joint venture between transport groups Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, and has operated the South Central rail franchise since October 2000 and the Gatwick Express service...
which terminate or call at Sutton are, regardless of origin or destination, branded as Sutton and Mole Valley Line services.
The Sutton & Mole Valley Lines include (in order of construction):
- West Croydon to Epsom via Sutton
- Epsom to Leatherhead
- Raynes Park to Epsom
- Leatherhead to Horsham via Dorking
- Leatherhead to Effingham Junction (Bookham Branch)
- Peckham Rye to Sutton via Mitcham Junction
None of the lines leads directly to a London Terminus, however scheduled services use the South Western Main Line
South Western Main Line
The South Western Main Line is a railway line between London Waterloo and Weymouth on the Dorset coast, in the south of England. It is a major railway which serves many important commuter areas, as well as the major settlements of Southampton and Bournemouth...
to access London Waterloo
Waterloo station
Waterloo station, also known as London Waterloo, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex. The station is owned and operated by Network Rail and is close to the South Bank of the River Thames, and in Travelcard Zone 1....
, the Brighton Main Line
Brighton Main Line
The Brighton Main Line is a British railway line from London Victoria and London Bridge to Brighton. It is about 50 miles long, and is electrified throughout. Trains are operated by Southern, First Capital Connect, and Gatwick Express, now part of Southern.-Original proposals:There were no fewer...
to access London Victoria and either the Brighton Main Line
Brighton Main Line
The Brighton Main Line is a British railway line from London Victoria and London Bridge to Brighton. It is about 50 miles long, and is electrified throughout. Trains are operated by Southern, First Capital Connect, and Gatwick Express, now part of Southern.-Original proposals:There were no fewer...
(via Norwood Junction) or the South London Line
South London Line
South London Line may refer to one of two semicircular railway lines which both run between London Victoria and London Bridge stations through the southern suburbs of London, UK:*Inner South London Line - running via Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye...
(via South Bermondsey) to access London Bridge
London Bridge station
London Bridge railway station is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex in the London Borough of Southwark, occupying a large area on two levels immediately south-east of London Bridge and 1.6 miles east of Charing Cross. It is one of the oldest railway stations in the...
.
The following branch lines are associated with the Sutton and Mole Valley Line, but are considered separate:
- Motspur Park to Chessington South (Chessington Branch)
- Sutton to Epsom Downs (Epsom Downs Branch)
- Sutton to Wimbledon (Wimbledon LoopWimbledon and Sutton RailwayThe Wimbledon and Sutton Railway was a railway company established by an Act of Parliament in 1910 to build a railway line in Surrey from Wimbledon to Sutton via Merton and Morden in the United Kingdom. The railway was promoted by local landowners hoping to increase the value of their land...
)
The line is electrified
Railway electrification in Great Britain
Railway electrification in Great Britain started towards of the 19th century. A great range of voltages have been used in the intervening period using both overhead lines and third rails, however the most common standard for mainline services is now 25 kV AC using overhead lines and the...
at 750 V DC third rail. Class 456
British Rail Class 456
The British Rail Class 456 electric multiple-unit trains were built by BREL at York Works from 1990-91.- Description :24 two-car units were built as direct replacements for the elderly Class 416 2EPB units which operated on the Central Division of the Southern Region of British Rail. Units were...
and Class 455
British Rail Class 455
The British Rail Class 455 is a type of electric multiple unit drawing power from a 750 V DC third rail. Built by BREL at York works in the early and mid-1980s, they were initially categorised as Class 510 as the successor to the Class 508...
electrical multiple units are used, although semi-fast and stopping services to Horsham from London Victoria are frequently operated by Class 377
British Rail Class 377
The Class 377 Electrostar is an electric multiple unit type built by Bombardier Transportation at their Derby Works, from 2001 to present. The Electrostar family, which also includes Classes 357, 375, 376, 378, and 379, is the most numerous type of EMU built in the post-privatisation period of...
Electrostars. Up to the early 1980s, express services to Littlehampton and Bognor Regis were routed along this line and called at Sutton, Dorking, Horsham and stations to the south coast along the Arun Valley Line
Arun Valley Line
The Arun Valley Line, also known as the Mid Sussex Line, is part of the Southern-operated railway services. For the initial part of the route trains follow the Brighton Main Line, and at a junction south of Three Bridges the route turns westwards...
& West Coastway Line
West Coastway Line
The West Coastway Line is a railway line in England, along the south coast of West Sussex and Hampshire, between Brighton and Southampton, plus the short branches to Littlehampton and Bognor Regis....
.
The maximum line speed is 50 mph, except for 20 mph restrictions at Clapham Junction, Streatham Junction, Mitcham Junction, Raynes Park, West Croydon, Sutton and Epsom; 30 mph restrictions at Dorking and the approach to London Victoria; and two 75 mph sections, between Box Hill and Westhumble and Dorking, and between Dorking and Holmwood. Signalling between London Victoria and Ewell East (including the Epsom Downs Branch) is controlled by London Victoria (VC); between London Waterloo and Box Hill and Westhumble by Wimbledon (W); between Box Hill and Westhumble and Warnham by Dorking signal box (CBK); between West Croydon & Waddon and Warnham & Horsham by Three Bridges Signalling Centre (T).
Platform lengths are eight cars except for Sutton, Dorking and Horsham which can accommodate 12 car trains.
History of the route
- 1847: West Croydon to Sutton and EpsomEpsom railway stationEpsom railway station is the main railway station for Epsom in the county of Surrey. It is located off Waterloo Road, near to the High Street....
railway opened by the London, Brighton and South Coast RailwayLondon, Brighton and South Coast RailwayThe London, Brighton and South Coast Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1846 to 1922. Its territory formed a rough triangle, with London at its apex, practically the whole coastline of Sussex as its base, and a large part of Surrey...
(LB&SCR) - 1856: Epsom and Leatherhead Railway authorised.
- 1857: Wimbledon and Dorking Railway authorised under the auspices of the London and South Western RailwayLondon and South Western RailwayThe London and South Western Railway was a railway company in England from 1838 to 1922. Its network extended from London to Plymouth via Salisbury and Exeter, with branches to Ilfracombe and Padstow and via Southampton to Bournemouth and Weymouth. It also had many routes connecting towns in...
, reached no further than Epsom. This is why services are run by South West Trains. - autumn 1857: rival schemes to connect ShorehamShoreham-by-SeaShoreham-by-Sea is a small town, port and seaside resort in West Sussex, England. Shoreham-by-Sea railway station is located less than a mile from the town centre and London Gatwick Airport is away...
Harbour with Horsham and Dorking. The London, Brighton and South Coast RailwayLondon, Brighton and South Coast RailwayThe London, Brighton and South Coast Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1846 to 1922. Its territory formed a rough triangle, with London at its apex, practically the whole coastline of Sussex as its base, and a large part of Surrey...
(LBSCR) was eventually successful on 1 August 1859. - 1 February 1859: Epsom and Leatherhead Railway opened
- 4 March 1859: Wimbledon and Dorking Railway opened
- 1 July 1861: Shoreham - HorshamSteyning LineThe Steyning Line was a railway line that connected the West Sussex market town of Horsham with the once bustling south-coast port of Shoreham-by-Sea, with the possibility of an onward connection to Brighton...
opened - 17 July 1862: Horsham, Dorking and Leatherhead Railway (LBSCR sponsored) authorised. Opened in two sections:
- 11 March 1867: LeatherheadLeatherhead railway stationLeatherhead railway station is a railway station serving the town of Leatherhead in Surrey, England. The station is managed by Southern, who provide train services along with South West Trains....
to Dorking - 1 May 1867: Dorking to Horsham
- 1865 Epsom Downs Line opened.
- 1868 The mainline route from London to Sutton via HackbridgeHackbridge railway stationHackbridge railway station is a railway station at Hackbridge in the London Borough of Sutton in South London. The station is served by First Capital Connect and Southern trains...
opened. - 1901 Route from London Victoria to Sutton via Norbury Electrified AC
- 1938 Route London - Horsham fully Electrified DC and new signalling installed.
Tunnels
There are two tunnels on the line, built between 1860 and 1867.Mickleham Tunnel is midway between Leatherhead
Leatherhead railway station
Leatherhead railway station is a railway station serving the town of Leatherhead in Surrey, England. The station is managed by Southern, who provide train services along with South West Trains....
and Box Hill & Westhumble. It is 524 yards long and runs through the lower chalk of Norbury Park, entering the hillside immediately north of one of the three viaducts over the River Mole. Restrictions imposed by the landowner, Thomas Grissell
Thomas Grissell
Thomas Grissell was an English public works contractor who was responsible for constructing a number of prestigious buildings in England.-Early life and education:...
, meant that vertical ventillation shafts could not be constructed and the tunnel portals were given lavish architectural treatment.
Betchworth Tunnel is 1/4 mile south of Dorking
Dorking railway station
Dorking railway station is one of three railway stations that serve the town of Dorking in Surrey, England. The station is within walking distance of Dorking Deepdene station and interchange on a through ticket is permitted...
. It is 385 yards long with a maximum gradient of 1 in 80. It runs through the upper greensand of the Deepdene Ridge to the east of the town. Construction difficulties delayed the line's opening south of Dorking. It collapsed on 27 July 1887, remaining closed for over six months.
Typical off peak journey times from London Victoria to Horsham (via Mitcham Junction)
Based on the May - December 2006 timetable.South West Trains
South West Trains
South West Trains is a British train operating company providing, under franchise, passenger rail services, mostly out of Waterloo station, to the southwest of London in the suburbs and in the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire, and Wiltshire and on the Isle of Wight...
, First Capital Connect
First Capital Connect
First Capital Connect is a passenger train operating company in England that began operations on the National Rail network on 1 April 2006...
and Southern
Southern (train operating company)
Southern is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. Officially named Southern Railway Ltd., it is a subsidiary of Govia, a joint venture between transport groups Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, and has operated the South Central rail franchise since October 2000 and the Gatwick Express service...
run additional services along parts of this line.
| Destination | Travelcard Zone |
Semi-fast minutes |
Stopping minutes |
Frequency per hour |
Change for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Junction Clapham Junction railway station Clapham Junction railway station is near St John's Hill in the south-west of Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Although it is in Battersea, the area around the station is commonly identified as Clapham Junction.... |
2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | London Waterloo, Southampton, Portsmouth Harbour |
| Balham | 3 | - | 12 | 2 | London Underground Northern Line |
| Mitcham Junction Mitcham Junction station Mitcham Junction is a National Rail station served by First Capital Connect and Southern trains, and a Tramlink stop. It is in the London Borough of Merton and is in Travelcard Zone 4.The station opened on 1 October 1868... |
4 | - | 20 | 2 | Tramlink, Herne Hill, London Blackfriars, Luton |
| Hackbridge Hackbridge railway station Hackbridge railway station is a railway station at Hackbridge in the London Borough of Sutton in South London. The station is served by First Capital Connect and Southern trains... |
4 | - | 23 | 2 | |
| Carshalton Carshalton railway station Carshalton railway station is a railway station at Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton in South London.The station is served by First Capital Connect and Southern trains. It is in Travelcard Zone 5. From here you can catch a direct train to as far north as Luton in Bedfordshire and... |
5 | - | 26 | 2 | |
| Sutton | 5 | 25 | 29 | 4 | Epsom Downs, West Croydon, Wimbledon |
| Cheam Cheam railway station Cheam railway station serves Cheam in the London Borough of Sutton. It is located on the Sutton & Mole Valley Lines section from Sutton to Epsom with trains to London Victoria and London Bridge both via Mitcham Junction and West Croydon.-History:... |
5 | 28 | 32 | 4 | |
| Ewell East Ewell East railway station Ewell East is a railway station in Ewell, Surrey. It has two platforms, one for services to Sutton, West Croydon and London, the other for services to Epsom. The ticket office and main entrance is on the London-bound side, accessed from Cheam Road... |
6 | 32 | 36 | 3 | |
| Epsom Epsom railway station Epsom railway station is the main railway station for Epsom in the county of Surrey. It is located off Waterloo Road, near to the High Street.... |
- | 35 | 40 | 4 | Worcester Park, Raynes Park, Wimbledon |
| Ashtead Ashtead railway station Ashtead railway station is a railway station serving the village of Ashtead in Surrey.-History:Designed by David Field in 1858 and opened by the Epsom and Leatherhead Railway, A part of the London and South Western Railway, it became a joint station between that railway and the London, Brighton... |
- | 39 | - | 2 | |
| Leatherhead Leatherhead railway station Leatherhead railway station is a railway station serving the town of Leatherhead in Surrey, England. The station is managed by Southern, who provide train services along with South West Trains.... |
- | 42 | - | 2 | Bookham, Effingham Junction, Guildford |
| Box Hill & Westhumble | - | 47 | - | 1 | |
| Dorking Dorking railway station Dorking railway station is one of three railway stations that serve the town of Dorking in Surrey, England. The station is within walking distance of Dorking Deepdene station and interchange on a through ticket is permitted... |
- | 50 | - | 2 | Dorking (Deepdene) station is five minutes' walk |
| Holmwood Holmwood railway station Holmwood railway station is a railway station serving the villages of Beare Green and South Holmwood in Surrey.There is one train per hour towards Horsham and there is one train per hour towards London Victoria operated by Southern... |
- | 58 | - | 1 | |
| Ockley Ockley railway station Ockley railway station serves the villages of Ockley & Capel in Surrey, England being situated two miles to the east of Ockley and just over one mile to the west of Capel . The station is 29 railway miles south of London Victoria station... |
- | 62 | - | 1 | |
| Warnham Warnham railway station Warnham railway station serves the village of Warnham in West Sussex, England. The station is 60 km south of London Victoria. Warnham is managed by Southern who also provide all rail services.- Services :... |
- | 67 | - | 1 | |
| Horsham Horsham railway station Horsham railway station serves the town of Horsham in West Sussex, England. It is on the Arun Valley Line 61 km south of London Victoria and the Sutton & Mole Valley Lines, and train services are provided by Southern... |
- | 72 | - | 1 | Three Bridges, Gatwick Airport, Littlehampton |
Typical off peak journey times from London Victoria to Epsom Downs (via West Croydon)
Based on the May - December 2006 timetable.Southern
Southern (train operating company)
Southern is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. Officially named Southern Railway Ltd., it is a subsidiary of Govia, a joint venture between transport groups Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, and has operated the South Central rail franchise since October 2000 and the Gatwick Express service...
run additional services along the part of this line between London and West Croydon and are branded as "Metro" services.
The line between West Croydon and Sutton has 6 trains an hour off peak and 4 trains an hour during the peak unlike other stations further up the line.
| Destination | Travelcard Zone |
Journey time minutes |
Frequency per hour |
Change for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park | 2 | 4 | 2 | Denmark Hill, London Bridge |
| Clapham Junction Clapham Junction railway station Clapham Junction railway station is near St John's Hill in the south-west of Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Although it is in Battersea, the area around the station is commonly identified as Clapham Junction.... |
2 | 9 | 4 | London Waterloo, Southampton, Portsmouth Harbour |
| Wandsworth Common | 3 | 13 | 4 | |
| Balham | 3 | 15 | 4 | London Underground Northern Line |
| Streatham Common | 3 | 20 | 4 | Tulse Hill, London Bridge |
| Norbury | 4 | 21 | 4 | |
| Thornton Heath | 4 | 26 | 4 | |
| Selhurst | 4 | 29 | 4 | |
| West Croydon | 5 | 31 | 4 | Norwood Junction, London Bridge |
| Waddon Waddon railway station Waddon railway station is in the London Borough of Croydon in south London. The station and all trains serving it are operated by Southern. It is in Travelcard Zone 5.... |
5 | 36 | 4 | London Bridge (2 trains per hour) |
| Wallington Wallington railway station Wallington railway station is in the London Borough of Sutton in south London. The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by Southern, and is in Travelcard Zone 5.... |
5 | 39 | 4 | London Bridge (2 trains per hour) |
| Carshalton Beeches Carshalton Beeches railway station Carshalton Beeches railway station is in south Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton in south London. The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by Southern, and is in Travelcard Zone 5.- Services :... |
5 | 42 | 4 | London Bridge (2 trains per hour) |
| Sutton | 5 | 45 | 4 | Epsom, Horsham, Wimbledon, Mitcham Junction, Luton |
| Belmont | 5 | 49 | 1 | |
| Banstead Banstead railway station Banstead railway station serves the one-time village, now extensive London suburb, of Banstead in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey... |
6 | 53 | 1 | |
| Epsom Downs Epsom Downs railway station Epsom Downs railway station is a railway station located on the boundary of the Reigate and Banstead and Epsom and Ewell boroughs of Surrey with the railway to the north forming a continuation of the boundary.... |
6 | 56 | 1 |
See also
- Epsom Downs Branch Line
- Wimbledon LoopWimbledon and Sutton RailwayThe Wimbledon and Sutton Railway was a railway company established by an Act of Parliament in 1910 to build a railway line in Surrey from Wimbledon to Sutton via Merton and Morden in the United Kingdom. The railway was promoted by local landowners hoping to increase the value of their land...
- Chessington Branch Line
- South Western Main LineSouth Western Main LineThe South Western Main Line is a railway line between London Waterloo and Weymouth on the Dorset coast, in the south of England. It is a major railway which serves many important commuter areas, as well as the major settlements of Southampton and Bournemouth...
- Brighton Main LineBrighton Main LineThe Brighton Main Line is a British railway line from London Victoria and London Bridge to Brighton. It is about 50 miles long, and is electrified throughout. Trains are operated by Southern, First Capital Connect, and Gatwick Express, now part of Southern.-Original proposals:There were no fewer...
- New Guildford Line
- North Downs LineNorth Downs LineThe North Downs Line is the name of the passenger train service connecting Reading, on the Great Western Main Line, to Gatwick Airport, on the Brighton Main Line...
- Arun Valley LineArun Valley LineThe Arun Valley Line, also known as the Mid Sussex Line, is part of the Southern-operated railway services. For the initial part of the route trains follow the Brighton Main Line, and at a junction south of Three Bridges the route turns westwards...