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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Sidcup
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Sidcup run on average 6 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 23m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from London to Sidcup trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London and Sidcup from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southeastern Duration
23m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
£9
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
Complete guide to Sidcup
Things to do in Sidcup
Discover the best of Sidcup — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sidcup trip today.
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Foots Cray Meadows
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Foots Cray Place Park
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Sidcup High Street
Sidcup’s main shopping street with cafés, shops, and everyday local life; useful for seeing the town’s modern centre on foot.
Full English Breakfast
A full English with bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans and toast. A classic breakfast across south-east London and Kent, widely eaten in local cafés.
Fish and Chips
Fresh white fish in batter with chips. A staple takeaway and pub meal in Greater London, traditionally served with mushy peas or curry sauce.
Steak and Ale Pie
Slow-cooked beef in ale gravy under a pastry lid. A traditional British pub pie common in the area and valued for its hearty, comforting flavour.
Ferrari's Kitchen
Established Turkish restaurant known for charcoal-grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a smart, lively dining room.
Ranna
Popular local Indian restaurant offering classic curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere.
The Hollies
Traditional pub in Sidcup serving British mains, grills and Sunday roasts in a relaxed local setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Greater London. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local cafés, chain eateries and rail links keep short stays manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated for table service.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £5.60
- Day pass
- £13.90
To the city centre
Sidcup station -> London Charing Cross, London
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
Best option: National Rail Southeastern to London Charing Cross
- Price
- £5.60
- Duration
- 35 min
- Contactless cards and mobile wallets work for pay as you go on National Rail services at Sidcup and across London zones. Touch in and out to avoid maximum fares.
- A paper Day Travelcard is available, but TfL states pay as you go is often cheaper and daily capping applies within London Zones 1-9.
FAQs: London to Sidcup train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Sidcup by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sidcup, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Sidcup can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from London to Sidcup covers a distance of 18 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from London to Sidcup is 18 km.
The first train from London to Sidcup leaves at 0:03.
The last train from London to Sidcup departs at 23:58.
Trains from London to Sidcup run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Sidcup.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Sidcup. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
There is no night train service from London to Sidcup.
The train station in London that goes to Sidcup is London Bridge (LBG), and it arrives at Sidcup station (SID).
Booking trains from London to Sidcup in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Sidcup primarily travels through suburban landscapes with views of residential areas and greenery, but it is not typically regarded as particularly scenic compared to other routes.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Sidcup.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Sidcup
Most London to Sidcup trains use the London Bridge to Sidcup station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Sidcup train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Sidcup
Which London station do trains to Sidcup leave from?
Trains from London to Sidcup leave from London Bridge. The station is 3 km from London city centre at London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX.
London BridgeLondon Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX+44 345 711 4141
City-centre transport
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Charing Cross - Hayes, London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks, London Charing Cross - Gravesend, London Charing Cross - Dartford, London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells, London Charing Cross - Ramsgate, London Charing Cross - Maidstone East, London Charing Cross - Hastings, London Charing Cross - Dover Priory, London Charing Cross - Ashford International, London Charing Cross - Chislehurst, London Charing Cross - Sidcup, London Charing Cross - Minster, London Charing Cross - Folkestone Central, London Charing Cross - Headcorn, London Charing Cross - Orpington, London Charing Cross - Gillingham, London Charing Cross - London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross - Bromley South, London Charing Cross - Canterbury West, London Charing Cross - Tonbridge, London Charing Cross - Slade Green, London Charing Cross - Lewisham · 12m · £0.90 · every ~36 min
London Victoria - London Bridge · 58m · £10 · every ~4 min
BusN381, 381 · 12m · £2 · every ~24 min
N21 · 14m · £4 · every ~2 min
SubwayJubilee · 5m · £2 · every ~71 min
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus139 · 10m · £2 · every ~27 min
SubwayNorthern · 3m · £0.90 · every ~86 min
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Charing CrossLondon Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF
City-centre transport
Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre
MetroBakerloo Line Northern Line.
London Charing Cross train station facilities and services
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Sidcup station do trains from London arrive at?
Trains from London to Sidcup arrive at Sidcup. Sidcup is 1 km from Sidcup city centre.
SidcupSidcup station, Station Road, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 7AW+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Sidcup from Sidcup city centre
Bus233, 625, 269, 286, 51 · 1m · £4 · every ~53 min
Sidcup train station facilities and services
Sidcup has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sidcup.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sidcup.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sidcup. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sidcup: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sidcup: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sidcup: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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