Tramlink Route 3 — New Addington ↔ Wimbledon
Route 3 is the lifeline of the New Addington estate, giving residents a 22-minute tram ride into East Croydon and continuing on the Wimbledon spur to connect with the District line, SWR mainline and Thameslink.
About the Tramlink Route 3 — New Addington ↔ Wimbledon
The New Addington branch climbs through Lloyd Park and Coombe Lane — one of the steepest tram gradients in the UK — and includes scenic views across south London.
Route 3 shares track with Route 1 between Sandilands and Wimbledon, providing a combined ~5-minute frequency on that core section during the daytime.
Wimbledon, the western terminus, is a major London transport hub serving the District line, SWR mainline, Thameslink and 12 bus routes.
Key stops
- New AddingtonTramlink's south-eastern terminus serving the New Addington estate.
- Lloyd ParkGateway to Lloyd Park and Coombe Wood.
- SandilandsCentral junction where all four routes meet.
- East CroydonCroydon's main National Rail hub.
- WimbledonDistrict line + SWR + Thameslink interchange.
FAQs
Is Route 3 the fastest way from New Addington to Wimbledon?
Yes — there is no direct bus equivalent. Route 3 takes about 52 minutes door-to-door versus 70+ minutes by bus.
How accessible is Tramlink for wheelchairs?
100% step-free across all stops, with dedicated wheelchair spaces and audio/visual stop announcements on every tram.
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- 2Tramlink Route 2 — Beckenham Junction ↔ West CroydonTram · Beckenham Junction ↔ West Croydon
- 4Tramlink Route 4 — Therapia Lane ↔ Elmers EndTram · Therapia Lane ↔ Elmers End
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