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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Shortlands to Manchester Oxford Road for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Shortlands
- Departure station
- Shortlands station guide
- Address
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- Shortlands Rd, Bromley BR2 0JA, UK
Operators serving Shortlands
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Facilities at Shortlands
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Shortlands Station Car Park
Explore the area around Shortlands
- Bromley Museum
- Kelsey Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1858 by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway, Shortlands became a vital commuter link for Bromley.
The station’s growth mirrored Victorian suburban expansion, with later electrification in the 1930s.
Post WWII, it saw increased usage as London’s suburbs spread.
Modernized in the 2000s, it retains original architectural elements while serving Southeastern routes.
The area’s residential development cemented its role as a key transport hub, connecting Kent and London.
Today, it remains a quiet yet essential stop for daily commuters.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Shortlands to Manchester Oxford Road?
Open the ticket search and enter Shortlands as your departure station and Manchester Oxford Road as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Shortlands and Manchester Oxford Road?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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