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New Cross ⇄ New Cross Gate Station

This journey is in zone 2 and it’s a direct train on the London Overground

  1. From New Cross take the London Overground
  2. Change at Surrey Quays to the London Overground
  3. Leave the train at New Cross Gate

Number of stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 18 mins

Stations on the route: New Cross ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ New Cross Gate

Stairs, lifts and escalators

New Cross has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)

New Cross Gate has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)

New Cross entrance – There’s a level access ramp between the entrance and the platforms

New Cross Gate exit – You must use three flights of stairs between the platforms and the exit (16 steps up +11 steps up +2 steps down)

This journey is in zone 2 and it’s a direct train on the London Overground

  1. From New Cross Gate take the London Overground
  2. Change at Surrey Quays to the London Overground
  3. Leave the train at New Cross

Number of stops: 3 · Journey time: Approx 17 mins

Stations on the route: New Cross Gate ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ Surrey Quays ➜ New Cross

Alternative routes include New Cross Gate to New Cross

Stairs, lifts and escalators

New Cross Gate has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)

New Cross has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)

New Cross Gate entrance – You must use three flights of stairs between the entrance and the platforms (2 steps up +11 steps down +16 steps down)

New Cross exit – There’s a level access ramp between the platforms and the exit

Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares

The journey is in zone 2. The cheapest fare is £1.80 off-peak (£1.90 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There are no return tickets, you just pay the same as two singles

Cost of tube fare from New Cross ⇄ New Cross Gate Station
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless cards
Single fare Single fare Daily cap
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak
Zone 2 fare £6.70 £1.90 £1.80 £8.50 £8.50
Travelcard prices from New Cross ⇄ New Cross Gate Station
Fare Zone Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram)
One day travel­card Week travel­card Month travel­card
Anytime Off-peak
Zone 1-2 travelcard n/a n/a £42.70 £164
Zone 1-4 travelcard £15.90 n/a £61.40 £235.80
Zone 1-6 travelcard £22.60 £15.90 £78 £299
Zone 1-9 travelcard £28.50 £17 £111.30 £427.40
Note: Ticket prices are correct as of

Peak and off-peak times

For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak.

The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter when it ends.

Alternative ways to travel

Walking – The distance is about ⅓ mile on foot, which would take you 6-7 minutes

By bus – A single ticket is £1.75 (you may need more than one bus). The daily cap is £5.25 and a 1-day travelcard is £6 – Bus fares

By taxi – It’s not worth catching a taxi for ⅓ mile