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Wimbledon Loop
The Wimbledon Loop is a Thameslink suburban service that branches off the Sutton Loop, providing the only direct Thameslink Core service into Wimbledon via Tulse Hill, Streatham and Wimbledon Chase.
Operator
Thameslink
London terminus
St Pancras / Blackfriars
Outer terminus
Wimbledon (loop)
Stations
13
Zones
Zones 2–4
Frequency
2 tph
Journey time
50 min Blackfriars → Wimbledon
Rolling stock
Class 700 Desiro City
About the Wimbledon Loop
It was almost cut from the Thameslink Programme but campaigning by SE London commuters preserved through-running into the Core.
Wimbledon offers interchange with the District line, Tramlink, South Western Railway and the new Crossrail 2 interchange (when built).
Key stations on the Wimbledon Loop
- Tulse HillLoop junction
- StreathamShared with Sutton Loop
- TootingZone 3, near Tooting Bec common
- Wimbledon ChaseWalking distance to Wimbledon Village
- WimbledonDistrict line, Tramlink, SWR interchange
FAQs about the Wimbledon Loop
Is the Wimbledon Loop different from the Sutton Loop?
Yes — they share the central section but the Wimbledon Loop terminates at Wimbledon rather than Sutton.
How often does the Wimbledon Loop run?
2 trains per hour off-peak, with extras at peak times.
Can I use Oyster to Wimbledon via Thameslink?
Yes — full pay-as-you-go and daily capping across Zones 2–4.