Trains to Riddlesdown

Riddlesdown railway station serves the little community of the same name in the London Borough of Croydon. It sits alongside the Oxted Line and is just within Travelcard Zone 6 making it possible to use Oyster cards, though there is a ticket office on one of the platforms. There station’s two platforms and the trains that pass through are managed by Southern. Unusually, there is no footbridge connecting the platforms and separate footpaths from the road are needed to reach both sides. Facilities include a waiting room on platform 1, bench seating and digital displays with passenger information. There are several trains an hour direct to East Grinstead in 30 minutes and London Victoria in 26 minutes.

If you’re an outdoorsy type, you’ve come to the right place. Within a short walk of the station, you’ll find the vast Riddlesdown park which has long been a popular place for walking and cycling. Alternatively, you could practice your serve at the outdoor Riddlesdown Tennis courts or play a round or two at the Purley Downs Golf Club.

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