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London Commuter Rail · Southeastern
Sidcup Line
The Sidcup Line is the middle of the three Southeastern Metro routes to Dartford, branching at Hither Green and serving Lee, Mottingham, New Eltham and Sidcup before reaching the Dartford terminus.
Operator
Southeastern
London terminus
Charing Cross / Cannon Street
Outer terminus
Dartford (via Sidcup)
Stations
11
Zones
Zones 2–6
Frequency
6 tph peak
Journey time
40 min Charing Cross → Dartford
Rolling stock
Class 376 / 465 Networker
About the Sidcup Line
Opened in stages between 1866 and 1895, it links residential south-east London suburbs to Cannon Street and Charing Cross via London Bridge.
Sidcup itself is the busiest intermediate station, serving Bexley borough's commercial centre and Queen Mary's Hospital.
Key stations on the Sidcup Line
- Hither GreenSidcup Line junction with Dartford Loop & North Kent
- LeeQuiet suburban stop in Zone 3
- MottinghamEltham College catchment
- SidcupBusiest mid-line stop, Zone 5
- DartfordTriangle terminus shared with two other routes
FAQs about the Sidcup Line
How often do Sidcup Line trains run?
6 trains per hour at peak (3 via Charing Cross, 3 via Cannon Street); 4 tph off-peak.
Is Sidcup in London?
Yes — Sidcup is in the London Borough of Bexley, Zone 5.
Can I use Oyster from Sidcup to London?
Yes — full pay-as-you-go and daily capping applies.