Lewisham

Lewisham station is the southern terminus of the DLR, bringing the Docklands Light Railway to the heart of a major south-east London town centre. The station is also a significant National Rail interchange, with services towards London Bridge, Cannon Street and out towards Dartford, Gillingham and the Kent coast. Lewisham town centre - centred on the large Lewisham Shopping Centre adjacent to the station - is one of south-east London's most active shopping and market destinations. The High Street and surrounding streets have a diverse food scene with strong Afro-Caribbean, Vietnamese and West African influences that give the area a character quite distinct from the more gentrified parts of inner south-east London.

Station Overview

Lewisham DLR station opened in 1999 as the terminus of the Lewisham DLR extension. It sits in Zone 2 and is the southern terminus of the DLR. The station has step-free access throughout. National Rail services also stop at Lewisham from a separate adjacent National Rail station.

Lines and Connectivity

The DLR runs north from Lewisham through Deptford Bridge, Greenwich, Cutty Sark, Crossharbour and towards Canary Wharf, Bank and beyond. Journey time to Canary Wharf is approximately ten minutes; Bank approximately seventeen minutes.

National Rail from Lewisham reaches London Bridge in approximately ten minutes and London Cannon Street in twelve minutes - often faster than the DLR for reaching the City from Lewisham.

Facilities

Lewisham DLR station has toilets, ATMs, shops and a travel information point. Lewisham Shopping Centre is directly adjacent with major retailers. Lewisham Market (Monday to Saturday) operates in the town centre with affordable fresh produce and food stalls.

Accessibility

Lewisham has full step-free access throughout the DLR station. The National Rail station has step-free access from street to platform.

Travel Tips

• For reaching the City of London, National Rail from Lewisham to Cannon Street or London Bridge is often faster than taking the DLR to Bank.
• Lewisham Market (Monday to Saturday) has excellent affordable food and produce - one of south-east London's best local markets.
• Blackheath, an attractive open common with Georgian village and good restaurants, is accessible by bus or a twenty-five-minute walk uphill.
• The High Street has excellent Afro-Caribbean, Vietnamese and West African food at very good value compared to central London equivalents.
• Goldsmiths University, a major art and music college, is accessible by bus from Lewisham and is associated with the Turner Prize and a number of major British artists.

Nearby Attractions

Lewisham Market - in the town centre. A busy daily market with fresh produce, Afro-Caribbean food and affordable goods. Monday to Saturday.

Blackheath - accessible by bus or a long walk uphill. An open common surrounded by Georgian terraces and a pleasant village with good restaurants and pubs.

Goldsmiths University - accessible by bus. One of London's leading arts universities, associated with many notable contemporary British artists.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

DLR services at Lewisham run from approximately 05:30 to midnight Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:30 on Sundays. There is no Night Tube on the DLR. National Rail services run similar hours. The market is busiest on Friday and Saturday mornings.