Bat & Ball station
Bat & Ball Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5AP
Bat & Ball Station can be found on Bat & Ball Road in Sevenoaks as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Bat & Ball Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Welcome to the charming Bat & Ball train station, a quintessential part of the UK's railway network nestled in the heart of Kent. Whether you are a seasoned commuter, a leisure traveler, or someone looking to explore the delightful surroundings, Bat & Ball serves as a convenient starting point for your journey. Known for its close-knit community atmosphere and historical charm, it promises a simple yet delightful travel experience.
While Bat & Ball station might not boast a grandiose ticket office, convenience is never compromised. You can easily purchase and collect your tickets from the user-friendly machines available on the premises. Not just functional, these machines are also designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that everyone can navigate their journey with ease.
Though the station is unstaffed, effective customer support is provided through help points that offer crucial information regarding departures and more. For those seeking assistance, the station employs a mobile Assistance Team, making it a haven even for impromptu travelers who might need unexpected help. CCTV surveillance ensures a secure environment, establishing satisfaction among passengers.
Bat & Ball station is designed to be inclusive; it features step-free access albeit on specific parts of the station. Whether you’re traveling to London or beyond, the ramp accessibility from Sevenoaks Community Centre car park to platform 1 is a thoughtful addition. The provision of accessible toilets and waiting areas, alongside a seating area, ensures that comfort is not compromised. Cyclists can utilize one of the 30 bicycle storage spaces available on-site, perfect for eco-friendly travelers who enjoy combining cycling and train journeys.
For onward travel, the station forecourt facilitates easy access to Rail Replacement Services, providing seamless connections during service interruptions. Furthermore, passengers can plan their journey using the detailed bus service maps available online here. Although car hire facilities are not available directly at the station, nearby transport links, such as taxis, make venturing beyond the station straightforward.
If the spirit of adventure calls, Bat & Ball station serves as your convenient launch pad to numerous destinations. The picturesque town of Sevenoaks is a stone’s throw away, offering lush parks and quaint shopping streets. Quick rides to thriving hubs like London Bridge or London Blackfriars provide both business and leisure opportunities aplenty. Other excursions include historic Tonbridge, and for the sports enthusiasts, a trip to St Mary Cray might be just what you need. With these connections, Bat & Ball station serves as a vital link, supporting the fabric of a well-connected travel experience.
In essence, Bat & Ball station provides all the necessary tools for an efficient and enjoyable journey. From key facilities ensuring every traveler feels well-accommodated, to robust connections around the South East, it meets both commute and adventure needs. As you plan your next trip, consider starting at Bat & Ball to enrich your travel narratives with the simplicity and charm of Kent’s favorite station.
Planning your journey from Bat & Ball has never been easier. So, whether you’re off on a quick city commute or a leisurely day trip, purchase your tickets online, collect with ease, and embark on a seamless travel experience. See you on board!
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Bat & Ball, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
| 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 | No |
| Smartcard validators | No |
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Bat & Ball |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. Category B2. 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 1 for services towards London is available via a ramp from Sevenoaks Community Centre car park. Step free access to platform 2 is from the main station entrance for services away from London. There is only stepped access via a footbridge between platforms within the station. Step free interchange is available via Otford Road and the Community Centre car park. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes platform 2 |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Bat & Ball |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | 2 |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Bat & Ball |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | This is an unstaffed station and there are no staff on the trains that can assist. You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. We recommend booking but if you need assistance and haven't booked there are Help points on the platform where you can get in touch with our assisted travel team. As staff are not available at the station to assist, 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 | Yes The toilet is part of the Community cafe located in the old Booking Hall building on platform 2 |
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| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Bat & Ball |
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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 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | Available |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 30 |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Station forecourt |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 09:21 | 2 | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 09:25 | 1 | On time |
| from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 09:51 | 2 | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 09:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 10:21 | 2 | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 10:25 | 1 | On time |
| from Welwyn Garden City | Thameslink | 10:51 | - | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 10:55 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 09:21 | 2 | On time |
| to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 09:25 | 1 | On time |
| to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 09:51 | 2 | On time |
| to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 09:55 | 1 | On time |
| to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 10:21 | 2 | On time |
| to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 10:25 | 1 | On time |
| to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 10:51 | - | On time |
| to London Blackfriars | Thameslink | 10:55 | - | On time |