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Location notes
This location is a footbridge just to the north of the station.
Railway type and traffic
Regular services to London Victoria and Caterham stop at the station, but everything else will pass straight through. You can expect to see trains operated by Southern, South Eastern, Virgin, Gatwick Express, and First Capital Connect.
Environment
This footbridge is in a 'quieter' part of Croydon, but as with most built up areas in this day and age, it is best to be vigilant.
Road directions
This is a short walk from the station itself, so it may be easier to head to the station itself.
The footbridge is also accessible from Hurst road, which is just north of the station off of the B274, and also Birdhurst Avenue and South Park Hill road (B243) on the other side of the line.
If driving from East Croydon station, follow George St in a westerly direction, turning left onto the A212. This road then bears left (Coombe Road) You can then follow this road, taking either the first right (birdhurst avenue) or the second right (south Park Hill) after crossing the railway.
Or:
When heading south on the A212, instead of bearing left into Coombe road, go straight across into St.Peters Road (B274) and the fifth turning on the left is Hurst Road.
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South Croydon Footbridge map co-ordinates
The footbridge is also accessible from Hurst road, which is just north of the station off of the B274, and also Birdhurst Avenue and South Park Hill road (B243) on the other side of the line.
If driving from East Croydon station, follow George St in a westerly direction, turning left onto the A212. This road then bears left (Coombe Road) You can then follow this road, taking either the first right (birdhurst avenue) or the second right (south Park Hill) after crossing the railway.
Or:
When heading south on the A212, instead of bearing left into Coombe road, go straight across into St.Peters Road (B274) and the fifth turning on the left is Hurst Road.
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South Croydon Footbridge map co-ordinates
Parking
Parking is difficult in the area, as most roads are double yellow these days. Probably best to get the train in.
There are a limited number of short stay places in Hurst road, next to the PDSA hospital, although one particular resident can get funny about this, even though it is anyones right to park in these spaces. The parking prices are as follows (Dec 2007), up to a maximum of 4 hours:
15min - 50p
30 min - £1
1hr - £1.20
1hr 30 - £1.50
2hrs - £2
There are a limited number of short stay places in Hurst road, next to the PDSA hospital, although one particular resident can get funny about this, even though it is anyones right to park in these spaces. The parking prices are as follows (Dec 2007), up to a maximum of 4 hours:
15min - 50p
30 min - £1
1hr - £1.20
1hr 30 - £1.50
2hrs - £2
Public transport
The area is well served by many, many local buses.
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Amenities
There is a lot on offer in Croydon.
Accommodation
There are lots of large hotels in Croydon.
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South Croydon Footbridge
Streetmap links
South Croydon Footbridge general view map
South Croydon Footbridge close up map
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South Croydon Footbridge
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South Croydon Footbridge
Googly map
South Croydon Footbridge general view map
South Croydon Footbridge close up map
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South Croydon Footbridge
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Photographic notes
Shots can be had to the south which will include the station, but the best shots here are looking north, and can be had from both sides of the bridge to suit the light.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking north
Fig 3 - Looking south
Fig 4 - Looking south
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
