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Private MRI Scans near Sidcup
Sidcup station is about 11 miles from the clinic, around 20 minutes on the A2, and the 492 bus runs from the station all the way to Bluewater. Blackfen, Lamorbey and Foots Cray are a similar distance away. Parking is free, we are open until 9pm Monday to Saturday, and there is no need for a GP referral.
Sidcup commuters can book an MRI scan for after work, as the clinic is open until 9pm Monday to Saturday, and a consultant radiologist reports it within 3 working days.
- From £295
- 11 miles · about 20 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Sidcup to MyScanHub
By car
About 11 miles, usually around 20 minutes: Station Road (A222) and the Danson Underpass (A221) 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
TfL bus 492 runs from Sidcup station through Foots Cray, Bexley village, Bexleyheath and Crayford to Bluewater. Southeastern trains from Sidcup run to Dartford, and some continue to Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes away.
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: Sidcup FAQs
- Is there a bus from Sidcup to Bluewater?
- Yes. TfL route 492 starts at Sidcup station and runs through Foots Cray, Bexley village, Bexleyheath, Crayford and Dartford to Bluewater bus station. From there, allow about 15 minutes to walk to the clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park.
- How long is the drive from Blackfen?
- About 10 miles, usually around 20 minutes: the A210 to the A2, then east to the B255 junction for Bluewater. Parking is free.
- Do I need a GP referral for a private MRI scan near Sidcup?
- 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.