Addiscombe is a London Tramlink stop on Lower Addiscombe Road in the suburb of Addiscombe, in the eastern part of the London Borough of Croydon. The stop occupies what was formerly the route of the Woodside and South Croydon Railway, which closed to trains in 1983 and was converted into part of the Tramlink network when the modern tram system opened in 2000 — one of the earliest examples of railway-to-tram conversion in London.

Addiscombe is a pleasant, predominantly residential suburb with a strong community character, a number of local shops and restaurants along Lower Addiscombe Road and Cherry Orchard Road, and good open spaces at Ashburton Playing Fields and Lloyd Park nearby. The area has a long sporting history — the Addiscombe Cricket Club is among the oldest in Surrey — and the pleasant Victorian and Edwardian residential streets retain a calm, leafy character.

The Tramlink stop connects Addiscombe directly to East Croydon station (approx. 10 minutes) for fast National Rail services to central London, and westwards all the way to Wimbledon via the Tramlink network, providing useful cross-south-London connections without requiring a central London interchange.

London Tramlink — Route 2

• Westbound (towards Wimbledon / Beckenham Junction): Arena → Lebanon Road → Sandilands → Lloyd Park → Coombe Lane → Gravel Hill → Beckenham Junction (one branch); or via Sandilands westbound to East Croydon → then on to Wimbledon via Waddon Marsh, Therapia Lane, Ampere Way, Mitcham Junction, Phipps Bridge, Belgrave Walk → Wimbledon (approx. 40 min)
• Eastbound (towards Elmers End / Beckenham Junction): Arena → Harrington Road → Woodside → Blackhorse Lane → Elmers End (approx. 15 min); or via Harrington Road → Coombe Lane → Beckenham Junction (approx. 20 min)
• Connections at East Croydon: National Rail fast services to London Bridge (15 min), London Victoria (15 min), Gatwick Airport (15 min), and Brighton — Southern, Thameslink, and Great Thameslink routes
• Connections at Wimbledon: District line (London Underground), National Rail (South Western Railway to London Waterloo approx. 20 min)
• Frequency: approximately every 10–12 minutes; check TfL Tramlink real-time displays at the stop
• Oyster and contactless payment accepted; buy or validate before boarding — tram stops are barrier-free

• Tram stop on Lower Addiscombe Road
• Ticket machine at the stop (purchase before boarding)
• Oyster card validator
• Real-time tram departure information display
• Sheltered waiting area on platform
• Bus stops on Lower Addiscombe Road
• Local shops and services within 0.1 miles
• CCTV at the stop

Addiscombe tram stop offers level boarding from the platform directly onto the tram, making it fully accessible for wheelchair users and passengers with pushchairs or mobility aids.

• Step-free level access boarding from platform to tram throughout
• Tactile paving on platform edges
• Audio and visual announcements on all Tramlink services
• Nearest A&E: Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath CR7 7YE — approx. 2.5 miles north-west, reachable by tram to East Croydon then bus, or by taxi from the stop

Lloyd Park & Shirley Hills 0.8 miles

Lloyd Park is a spacious open park in the neighbouring area of Shirley, featuring woodlands, a café, sports facilities, and access to the Shirley Hills Area of Special Character — open heathland and mixed woodland particularly lovely in late summer when the heather is in flower. A popular destination for walking and cycling from the Addiscombe area.

Ashburton Playing Fields 0.4 miles

A large sports ground with football pitches, a running track, and open recreational space, providing accessible green space for the Addiscombe community.

Lower Addiscombe Road local shopping & dining 0.1 miles

Lower Addiscombe Road and the surrounding streets (particularly Cherry Orchard Road) have a good selection of independent shops, restaurants, and local services reflecting the diverse and settled character of the Addiscombe community.

Beckenham Place Park via tram to Beckenham Junction

A large and wonderful open park centred on the historic Beckenham Place mansion, with an outdoor swimming lake, woodland walks, and a popular café — reachable by Tramlink from Addiscombe to Beckenham Junction in around 20 minutes.

East Croydon & Boxpark Croydon 10 min by tram

Croydon town centre, with Boxpark Croydon’s street food and events, the Fairfield Halls arts centre, and a rapidly developing restaurant and bar scene, is just 10 minutes by tram northbound to East Croydon.

Crystal Palace Park via tram and bus

The historic grounds of the Great Exhibition’s Crystal Palace, now a public park containing the famous Victorian dinosaur sculptures, a sports centre, and a concert bowl, are accessible via tram to Beckenham Junction then bus, or National Rail from East Croydon to Crystal Palace.

Croydon Park Hotel — Croydon town centre, 10 min by tram

A comfortable four-star hotel in central Croydon with 211 rooms, a restaurant, bar, and gym — the best full-service hotel for the Addiscombe area, accessible by tram or taxi.

Premier Inn Croydon West — Purley Way, approx. 3 miles

A reliable, affordable option in west Croydon, reachable by bus from Addiscombe, with easy National Rail connections from East Croydon for central London trips.

ibis Croydon — Croydon town centre, 10 min by tram

A budget-friendly, conveniently located option in Croydon town centre just minutes from East Croydon station, offering good value for visitors to the Addiscombe and east Croydon area.

Holiday Inn Croydon — Purley Way, approx. 3.5 miles

A well-appointed mid-range hotel serving both leisure and business visitors to the Croydon area, accessible by bus or taxi from Addiscombe.

Lower Addiscombe Road & Cherry Orchard Road dining

The streets surrounding the tram stop have a good and diverse selection of local restaurants and takeaways, with particularly well-regarded South Asian, Chinese, and Turkish options reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Addiscombe Road Indian & Bangladeshi restaurants

Addiscombe Road has a well-established cluster of South Asian restaurants that have served the local community for decades, offering high-quality curry-house dining at accessible prices.

Boxpark Croydon street food (10 min by tram)

Boxpark Croydon’s rotating roster of street food traders offers a wide range of cuisines in a lively, market-style atmosphere, particularly popular at lunchtimes and on weekend evenings.

Croydon town centre restaurants (10 min by tram)

The wider Croydon town centre has a broad selection of restaurants covering all major cuisine types and price points, anchored around East Croydon station and the new regeneration zones.

Fairfield Halls — Croydon (10 min by tram) 10 min by tram

The newly refurbished Fairfield Halls in central Croydon is south London’s premier arts venue, hosting concerts, opera, comedy, and theatre across multiple spaces — easily reached in 10 minutes by tram northbound.

Boxpark Croydon events (10 min by tram) 10 min by tram

Regular DJ nights, live music, sports screenings, community festivals, and cultural events make Boxpark Croydon one of south London’s liveliest entertainment hubs.

Beckenham Place Park & outdoor swimming (via tram)

The outdoor lake at Beckenham Place Park, open for swimming in summer, is reachable by tram to Beckenham Junction — one of the most distinctive and enjoyable outdoor swimming spots in Greater London.

Ashburton Playing Fields sports (0.4 miles)

The playing fields offer football, athletics, and other recreational sports — popular with local clubs and schools throughout the year.