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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Sydenham to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Sydenham
- Departure station
- Sydenham station guide
- Address
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- Station Approach, London SE26 5EU
Operators serving Sydenham
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Facilities at Sydenham
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around Sydenham
- Sydenham Wells Park
- Horniman Museum
About your departure station
Opened in 1839 as part of London's first suburban line, Sydenham station served Victorian middle class expansion.
Its 1854 rebuild catered to Crystal Palace visitors.
Today, Southern and Overground services maintain its role in South London's transport network, while the nearby Horniman Museum and historic parks preserve the area's 19th century character.
The station's survival reflects the endurance of early suburban rail infrastructure.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Sydenham to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Sydenham as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) 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 Sydenham and Preston (Lancs)?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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