For Eltham · SE9, SE3
Private MRI Scans near Eltham
Eltham station is about 13 miles from the clinic, around 25 minutes by car once you are on the A2, and some Southeastern trains run straight through to Greenhithe for Bluewater. It is a practical choice for Blackheath, Kidbrooke and New Eltham too: parking is free, appointments run into the evening and on Sundays, and you book without a GP referral.
The A2 runs from Eltham almost all the way to us, so an evening MRI scan after work is realistic, with the consultant radiologist's report within 3 working days.
- From £295
- 13 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Eltham to MyScanHub
By car
About 13 miles, usually around 25 minutes: Well Hall Road (A208) and Rochester Way to the A2, then east on the A2 and the B255 into Bluewater.
Free parking is available across Bluewater Shopping Centre. We are located in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — park there for the shortest walk to the clinic.
By train or bus
Some Southeastern trains from Kidbrooke and Eltham run through Bexleyheath to Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes from Eltham; others end at Dartford, where you change. From New Eltham, trains run via Sidcup to Dartford.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
Your appointment
What to expect at your MRI scan
- 1A safety questionnaire before the scan: tell us about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, pregnancy or claustrophobia.
- 2You lie on the scanner table and a coil is placed over the area being scanned. The scanner is noisy, so you get ear protection and a call button.
- 3Most scans take 20–45 minutes. A few need a contrast injection, which we discuss with you first.
- 4A GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports the scan within 3 working days. The report and images appear in your patient account.
Questions
Private MRI Scans: Eltham FAQs
- Is there a direct train from Eltham to Bluewater?
- Some Southeastern trains from Eltham and Kidbrooke run through Bexleyheath and Dartford to Greenhithe for Bluewater, which takes about 25 minutes from Eltham. Other trains end at Dartford, where you change. From Greenhithe station, Fastrack A or the X80 bus goes to Bluewater, or you can take a taxi.
- How long does the drive from Blackheath take?
- From Blackheath village it is about 15 miles, usually around 30 minutes, almost all of it on the A2. Leave at the B255 junction for Bluewater and park for free in the Guildhall Outer Car Park.
- Do I need a GP referral for a private MRI scan near Eltham?
- No. You can book most MRI scans directly online. Before the scan we go through a safety questionnaire with you, and a GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports every scan.
- When will I get my MRI results?
- Your written report from a consultant radiologist is uploaded to your secure patient account within 3 working days, with your images. You can share both with your GP, physiotherapist or consultant, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through.
- How soon can I have an MRI scan?
- Appointments are often available the same week, and some days the same or next day. The booking page shows live availability, including evenings until 9pm and Sundays.