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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Penge West
- Departure station
- Penge West station guide
- Address
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- Anerley Rd, Penge SE20 8EF
Operators serving Penge West
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Facilities at Penge West
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- Street parking
Explore the area around Penge West
- Alexandra Recreation Ground
About your departure station
Built in 1839 as part of the London & Croydon Railway, Penge West is among London's oldest stations.
Originally Anerley Bridge, it was rebuilt in 1899 with distinctive wooden platforms.
Surviving wartime use and postwar decline, it gained importance with Overground services in 2010.
The 2016 refurbishment preserved its unique character while improving accessibility.
Serving 1.5 million passengers annually, it represents the evolution of suburban rail from early Victorian experiments to modern commuter networks.
Its survival demonstrates adaptive reuse of historic infrastructure in London's transport system.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Penge West to Woolwich?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Penge West and Woolwich?
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