One of the most important selling points of the area, besides the affordability of its properties, is its close proximity to Croydon's commercial centre. The area is well served by regular buses and residents have easy access to the more extensive facilities available at the heart of Croydon. However, there is also an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants which cater for the community's shopping needs along London Road and Brigstock Road. West Croydon is best known as a transport hub for the area. Its bus station acts as a terminating stop for a number of bus routes and its services are therefore quite extensive. The X26 bus service, for instance, travels as far as Heathrow Airport. The West Croydon railway station provides trains to London Bridge, London Victoria and Sutton. Shops in this area are mostly small and independent.