Barming station
Hermitage Lane
East Barming
Kent
ME16 9NS
Barming Station can be found on Hermitage Lane in East Barming as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Barming Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Located in the picturesque surroundings of Kent, Barming Train Station stands as an important hub for travellers in the South East. Whether you're a local commuter or a visitor exploring the area, Barming offers a blend of convenience and accessibility. From here, you can catch a train to vibrant London or picturesque Kentish towns. Let's delve into what makes Barming Station a choice destination for your travel plans.
Barming Station is designed with the everyday commuter in mind. The ticket office operates from 05:50 to 09:15, Monday to Friday, offering a convenient window for purchasing your travel tickets. For those preferring digital transactions, the station has ticket machines where you can also collect tickets bought online, with one being accessible on platform 2.
For assistance and support, Barming Station is equipped with customer help points, and you can seek more information from the helpful staff during the ticket office's operational hours. Although the station lacks waiting rooms and accessible toilets, there is seating available, and its step-free access to platform 2 facilitates mobility, ensuring inclusivity for passengers with disabilities.
Connected through Hermitage Lane, Barming's transport links extend beyond rail. Local bus services operate towards Maidstone and Borough Green & Wrotham, with convenient stops near the station. If a rail replacement service is required, you'll find the stops just by the car park entrance, offering easy transitions from train to bus.
For detailed planning, downloadable resources are available to assist you with your onward journey, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Whether you're commuting or exploring, Barming Station positions you perfectly for a variety of journeys. You might be considering a trip to the heart of the city. Trains from Barming to London Victoria provide a direct route into the capital's bustling atmosphere. Alternatively, if you're interested in a cultural day out, Canterbury West offers historic charm and delightful surroundings. Further travel routes include trips to Maidstone East, London Bridge, or even the high-speed destination of London St Pancras International.
If you're considering driving to the station, Barming offers a spacious car park with 80 spaces, including 4 accessible bays, with CCTV ensuring your vehicle's safety. Cycling is encouraged with provisions for 16 bicycle storage spaces, located conveniently in the car park and near platform 2. These efforts reflect the station's commitment to promoting eco-friendly travel, providing options for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
While Barming might not boast extensive shopping facilities or dining options, its charm lies in the tranquility and ease of access it offers to both local attractions and major destinations in and around Kent. Whether you're planning daily commutes or looking for travel inspiration for leisure trips, Barming Train Station stands ready to connect you to your next adventure.
So plan your journey from Barming and discover the convenience and connectivity it provides, making your travel seamless and memorable. Embrace the simpler side of travel and let Barming Station be your gateway to exciting destinations.
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| Ticket Office Opening hours |
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes platform 2 | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | No | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | 0345 322 7021 | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | Southeastern Customer Services | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Step access only via footbridge to platform 1 for services towards London. | ||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes platform 2 | ||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Barming | ||
| Seating area | Yes | ||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||
| Getting to and from the station | |||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||
| Accessible spaces | 4 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Staff Help | |||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||
| Helpline | Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required - although only limited step free access at this station ) is available during station staffing hours (see Staff Help available times) . You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. You can also travel without booking, just make yourself known to staff as far in advance as possible of the train you would like to get - we recommend at least 20 minutes. The meeting point for assisted travel is the ticket office or you can use the help point on the platform. There are staff on all the trains that call at this station that can assist with getting on and off trains only. If no staff at the station ensure you position yourself on the platform so the on train staff can see you.Where staff are not available at the station to assist, and you need assistance beyond just getting on or off the train, we now have a mobile Assistance Team who can be deployed to stations which otherwise have no staff to assist. This can be arranged in advance by booking through Customer Services or by using the Help Point on the station (although inevitably there will be a delay if not booked in advance) - alternatively a taxi can be arranged, at no additional cost, to convey you to the nearest station where you can be assisted further. | ||
| Toilets | No |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Barming |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 80 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 16 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. car park & Platform 2 |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
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Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 08:54 | 2 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 09:05 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:24 | 2 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 09:32 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:54 | 2 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 10:32 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Ashford International | Southeastern | 08:54 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:05 | 1 | On time |
| to Ashford International | Southeastern | 09:24 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:32 | 1 | On time |
| to Ashford International | Southeastern | 09:54 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 10:32 | - | On time |