The station was designed in a hybrid classical style by Charles Barry Jr. and built in 1868 by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway.

It is listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England as is the K6 telephone kiosk inside the portico of the station.

[2][3] All services at North Dulwich are operated by Southern using Class 377 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[4] During the evenings (after approximately 20:00), the service between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction is reduced to hourly.

London Buses routes 37, 42 and P4 serve the station.