Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
London Overground
Southeastern

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham by train

First train

04:43

Last train

23:19

Departure station

Shoreham-by-Sea

Arrival station

Sydenham

Journey time

From 1h 30m

Distance

42 miles (67 km)

Frequency

23 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham in 1 hour 30 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 42 miles (67 km) from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or London Overground to Sydenham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Sydenham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham

Want to know more about your journey from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Sydenham from Shoreham-by-Sea?

To get to Sydenham from Shoreham-by-Sea, why not take the train? With 23 trains per day and an average journey time of 2 hours and 5 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham by train?

On average, it takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes to travel from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham by train, although you can get there in 1 hour and 30 minutes on the fastest services. With 23 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How fast can trains travel from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham?

The fastest time a train can travel the 42 miles (67 km) from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Are there any direct trains from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham?

There are no direct trains that run between Shoreham-by-Sea and Sydenham. You’ll need to make at least 1 change along the way.

Cheap train tickets from Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Shoreham-by-Sea to Sydenham is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.