Tramlink Route 2 — Beckenham Junction ↔ West Croydon
Route 2 links the southern terminus of the National Rail Beckenham Junction branch with the heart of Croydon, calling at both East and West Croydon via the busy Sandilands interchange.
About the Tramlink Route 2 — Beckenham Junction ↔ West Croydon
Beckenham Junction shares its platform with Southeastern services to London Victoria and is the gateway to Bromley for Tramlink passengers.
Route 2 trams reverse at West Croydon, allowing direct cross-platform transfer to Southern Metro services and the London Overground Windrush line.
All stops accept the flat Tramlink fare (£1.75 with Oyster, capped daily and weekly with other TfL travel).
Key stops
- Beckenham JunctionSoutheastern to London Victoria (every 30 min).
- BirkbeckNational Rail interchange to Crystal Palace/Norwood Junction.
- SandilandsTramlink's only junction — all four routes pass through.
- East CroydonBrighton Main Line + Gatwick + Thameslink mega-hub.
- West CroydonLondon Overground Windrush line southern terminus.
FAQs
Does Tramlink Route 2 run on Sundays?
Yes — Sunday service runs every 12–15 minutes from about 07:00 until midnight.
Can I transfer free between Tramlink and London Buses?
There is a Tram-to-Bus Hopper: any bus journey within 60 minutes of a Tram tap-in is free with Oyster or contactless.
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