Transport
Transport for London (TfL), a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA), is responsible for the Capital's transport system. This includes London's buses, the Underground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and the management of Croydon Tramlink and London River Services, but excludes National Rail services.
The Oyster card scheme is the preferred and most cost effective method of paying for travel on TfL services. Oyster cards are currently not accepted by National Rail services. Upper Norwood falls within Travelcard Zone 3.
Roads
TfL is responsible for a 360 mile (580km) network of main roads and all of London's 4,600 traffic lights. This includes Red Routes and bus lanes on main roads.
The operation and maintenance of motorways is the responsibility of the Highways Agency.
All other roads are the responsibility of the London Boroughs, which includes local parking and bus lane enforcement.
Main roads in and around Upper Norwood became established in the 19th century and can struggle to cope with 21st century rush hours. Most roads are only wide enough for one lane of traffic in each direction and few bus lanes are in operation. The only Red Routes near to the area are along the A23 and A205. Unless otherwise sign posted, most main roads have a 30mph (48kph) limit and this is sometimes enforced by fixed speed cameras.
Local roads became established from existing lanes or as part of the development of mass housing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these roads now have 20mph (32kph) speed limits and traffic calming measures.
The AA and RAC provide route planners to assist in planning road journeys.
Parking
Parking is controlled near shopping areas, schools, on some main roads and at busy junctions, and is sometimes enforced using CCTV cameras. On some narrow roads, other parking restrictions are applied.
Central London Congestion Charging Scheme
Upper Norwood is approximately 5.5 miles (9km) south of the Congestion Charging zone.
Motorways
There are no motorways near Upper Norwood. The nearest ones are:
M23 - To London Gatwick airport and Brighton.
M20 - To Channel Tunnel and Dover.
M25 - London orbital motorway with access to other motorways and major roads.
Cycling
TfL promotes a range of cycling initiatives, including details of cycle routes. Further details for cyclists can be found at London Cycle Network and Sustrans .
Buses, Coaches and Taxis
London Buses
London Buses manages bus services in London and they contract out routes to private operators.
Upper Norwood is well served by bus routes - including some running through the night - provided by various operating companies. A number of these routes terminate at designated bus stands in the area (Crystal Palace Parade, West Norwood station and Anerley station).
Live updates of expected arrivals are displayed at many bus stops. Details are also available online.
London Dial-a-Ride
To ensure greater accessibility for all, TfL operates the door-to-door Dial-a-Ride service for transport users with impaired mobility.
Coaches
National coach services operate from Victoria Coach Station, close to London Victoria rail station.
Taxis
TfL regulate London's taxis (black cabs) and private hire (mini cabs) trade. A number of licensed private hire operators are based in or close to Upper Norwood and details of how to book, including safety advice, can be found at the TfL.
traintaxi provides details of taxi services serving National Rail, London Underground, Tramlink and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) stations.
The Taxicard scheme provides subsidised door-to-door transport for people with mobility problems.
Rail
There are a number of stations within, or easily accessible from, the Upper Norwood area.
| Station | Location | Train Operator: Key Destinations |
TfL Fare Zone |
| Anerley | Station Road Anerley London SE20 8AG |
Southern: London Bridge London Charing Cross East Croydon Sutton Guildford London Overground: Dalston Junction Whitechapel Shadwell Canada Water West Croydon |
4 |
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace Station Road London SE19 2AZ |
Southern: London Victoria Clapham Junction London Bridge East Croydon West Croydon Beckenham Junction London Overground: Dalston Junction Whitechapel Shadwell Canada Water |
3/4 |
| East Croydon | George Street Croydon Surrey CR0 1LF |
Southern: London Bridge London Charing Cross London Victoria Clapham Junction East Grinstead Gatwick Airport Brighton Eastbourne Hastings Portsmouth Southampton First Capital Connect: London Bridge London Blackfriars St Pancras International Luton Bedford East Croydon Gatwick Airport Brighton |
5 |
| Herne Hill | Railton Road Herne Hill London SE24 0JW |
South East
Trains: London Victoria Beckenham Junction Orpington Ashford International First Capital Connect: Elephant & Castle London Blackfriars St Pancras International Luton Sutton Wimbledon |
2/3 |
| Norwood Junction | Tennyson Road South Norwood London SE25 5AG |
Southern: London Victoria Clapham Junction London Bridge Elephant & Castle Beckenham Junction Bromley South Orpington Sevenoaks |
4 |
| Penge East | Station Road Penge London SE20 7BQ |
Southeastern: London Victoria St Pancras International East Croydon West Croydon Purley Caterham Tattenham Corner |
4 |
| Penge West | Anerley Park Penge London SE20 8NU |
See Anerley |
4 |
| Streatham | Streatham High Road Streatham London SW16 6HP |
Southern: London Bridge East Croydon West Croydon |
3 |
| Streatham Hill | Streatham Hill Streatham London SW2 4PA |
Southern: London Victoria Clapham Junction London Bridge Beckenham Junction |
3 |
| Sydenham Hill | College Road Sydenham Hill London SE21 7ND |
See Penge East |
3 |
| Thornton Heath | Brigstock Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8RX |
Southern: London Victoria Clapham Junction London Bridge London Blackfriars St Pancras International East Croydon West Croydon |
4 |
| Tulse Hill | Station Road Tulse Hill London SE27 9BW |
Southern: London Bridge East Croydon West Croydon First Capital Connect: Elephant & Castle London Blackfriars St Pancras International Luton Sutton Wimbledon |
3 |
| West Norwood | Knights Hill West Norwood London SE27 0HS |
Southern: London Victoria Clapham Junction London Bridge East Croydon West Croydon Beckenham Junction Smitham |
3 |
National Rail can provide full details of all scheduled services, up-to-date service status and planned engineering works. Fare discounts for Railcard holders are available for qualifying journeys.
traintaxi can provide details of taxi services serving local stations.
London Underground
The nearest London Underground (Tube) station to Upper Norwood is Brixton, on the Victoria Line.
Tramlink
Croydon Tramlink connects East Croydon with Wimbledon, Beckenham Junction and New Addington.
A number of extensions to Tramlink have been proposed and one of these would extend to Crystal Palace station. All proposals are only at the feasibility stage and no exact route has been planned. If the extension were to be constructed, then it would not be expected to be completed until at least 2013.
Docklands Light Railway
The London Overground provides a direct connection to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) at Shadwell.
International Travel
Airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Located at the western edge of the capital, London Heathrow is accessible by rail via the Heathrow Express from London Paddington, London Underground via the Piccadilly Line from Central London or London Buses Express service from East Croydon station and West Croydon bus station.
London Gatwick (LGW)
Located to the south of the capital near Crawley, West Sussex, London Gatwick is accessible by rail via fast, frequent services from East Croydon station or by car via the A23/M23.
London Stansted (STN)
Located to the north-east of the capital in Essex, London Stansted is accessible by rail via the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street or by car via the M11.
London Luton (LTN)
Located to the north of the capital near Luton, Bedfordshire, London Luton is accessible by rail via Thameslink services or by car via the M1.
London City (LCY)
Located in the heart of the capital's Docklands, London City is accessible via Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
London Biggin Hill (BQH)
Located at the south-eastern edge of the capital, London Biggin Hill is for private charters and executive flights. It is accessible via taxi from New Addington on the Tramlink.
Eurostar
Eurostar services operate from St. Pancras International station. This is accessible via First Capital Connect.
Eurotunnel
Eurotunnel provides a fast, frequent services for vehicles travelling to France. The terminal is located near Folkestone, approximately 70 miles (112km) away via the M20.
Ferries
The nearest car ferry services to France operate from the ports of:
Dover - approximately 80 miles (128 km) away via the M2 or M20.
Newhaven - approximately 60 miles (96 km) away via the M23.
Portsmouth - approximately 75 miles (120 km) away via the A3.
Coaches
International coach services to Ireland and Europe operate from Victoria Coach Station, close to London Victoria rail station.
All services and fare structures may be subject to alteration or cancellation and service availability should always be confirmed with TfL or the service operator.
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