The station buildings lie on Randlesdown Road in Bellingham; the platforms are below street level.

The station, which lies on what today is known as the Catford Loop, was opened on 1 July 1892.

Off-peak, all services at Bellingham are operated by Thameslink using Class 700 EMUs.

In addition, the service to London Blackfriars is extended to and from Welwyn Garden City via Finsbury Park.

The station is also served by a number of peak hour Southeastern services between London Victoria, Rochester and Gillingham.