Sydenham live departures
Next trains leaving Sydenham (SYD), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Sydenham live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSYD
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4272, -0.0552
- Nearest stationPenge East (0.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-253,541,540
- GB rank155th busiest
- Managed byLondon Overground
About this board
Sydenham is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SYD. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Sydenham handled 3,541,540 passenger entries and exits, ranking 155th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Canada Water (995,818 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Sydenham usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Sydenham
Sydenham station FAQs
What is the station code for Sydenham?
The three-letter CRS code for Sydenham is SYD. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Sydenham departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Sydenham itself.
How busy is Sydenham station?
Sydenham recorded 3,541,540 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 155th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Canada Water.
Which stations are closest to Sydenham?
The nearest station is Penge East, about 0.9 km away in a straight line. Penge West (1.2 km) and Forest Hill (1.3 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.