It is the nearest rail station to the adjoining neighbourhood, Benhilton, via the footbridge at Angel Hill.

[2] From the W&SR's inception, the District Railway (DR) was a shareholder of the company and had rights to run trains over the line when it was built.

[2] Sutton Common station opened on 5 January 1930 when full services on the line were extended from South Merton.

[2] In recent years the small shed-like station building has been completely demolished.

All services at Sutton Common are operated by Thameslink using Class 700 EMUs.