It overlaps part of the site of the former Merton Park railway station which was served by passenger trains on the West Croydon to Wimbledon Line until 1997, and by trains via Tooting Junction on the Merton Abbey Branch until 1929.

Access is provided by footpath from Kingston Road at the site of the old level crossing and signal box.

The typical off-peak service in trams per hour from Merton Park is:[3][4] Services are operated using Bombardier CR4000 and Stadler Variobahn Trams.

London Buses routes 152, 163, and 164 serve the tram stop.

[5] Free interchange for journeys made within an hour is available between trams and buses as part of Transport for London's Hopper Fare.