It lies between Ladywell and Lower Sydenham stations, 7 miles 42 chains (12.1 km) from London Charing Cross and in Travelcard Zone 3.

On opening Catford Bridge was provided with a small goods yard on the up side north of the platform.

[Note 1] Seven years later the MK&NKJR built an extension from a new junction station at New Beckenham to Croydon (Addiscombe Road) which again was operated by the SER.

The Mid-Kent line was electrified with the (750 V DC) third rail system and electric services commenced on 28 February 1926.

[6] After World War II and following nationalisation on 1 January 1948, the station fell under the auspices of British Railways Southern Region.

[12] The second episode of the 1979 London Weekend Television comedy series End of Part One includes the main characters watching a film called "The Life of Christopher Columbus".