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About Bickley (BKL) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Bickley station
Southborough Road
Bickley
Greater London
BR1 2EB

Bickley Station can be found on Southborough Road in Bickley as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Bickley Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Bickley Station

Welcome to Bickley Station: Your Gateway to Go!

Nestled in the suburbs of Bromley, Bickley station is a charming and functional stop on your railway journey. Though it might not be the largest on the line, it packs a punch with its essential facilities and well-placed connections enabling exploration of London's highlights and beyond. Whether you're commuting, visiting the capital, or setting off on a leisurely day trip, this station serves as a convenient starting point for all adventures.

Facilities Tailored for Your Convenience

Bickley station features a well-equipped ticket office, open from early morning until late evening on weekdays, with more limited hours on weekends. If you're in a hurry, you can grab your tickets from the machines available on-site. The station also supports modern travel solutions with accessible smartcard facilities for swift entry and exit. Importantly, induction loops are installed for those who require auditory assistance.

While the station provides waiting rooms with heating, open only during ticket office hours, it does lack some conveniences, such as toilets and baby changing facilities. However, it compensates with a coffee shop, vending machines for refreshments, and newspapers available for purchase, ensuring you won’t board your train empty-handed.

Access and Assistance

Accessibility is a consideration at Bickley station, though it's worth noting it falls under Category C, meaning there is no step-free access. Passengers requiring mobility assistance can benefit from available ramps, dedicated help points, and staffed hours that coincide with ticket office operations. Assistance is readily available during these hours, but for the best experience, booking assistance in advance is recommended, ensuring a smooth journey from start to finish. Should staff be unavailable, there's a mobile assistance team to rely on.

Travel Connections: More Than Just a Train Journey

Bickley station offers seamless travel connections, with a reliable rail replacement service ready to whisk you to Bromley or towards Orpington and Swanley should the trains face disruption. For those who prefer buses, timetable and route information is readily accessible to facilitate your onward journey. These connections ensure that every step of your travel is as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Where Will Your Travels Take You?

Bickley is ideally situated for journeys to bustling London hubs and beyond. The station offers efficient travel to several popular destinations. Direct routes to London Victoria mean you're just a short ride away from the vibrant city life, while trips to Bromley South or Orpington cater to those exploring local attractions. For the cultured traveler, consider trains to Denmark Hill or City Thameslink, connecting you with fascinating spots such as the Tate Modern or vibrant Farringdon district.

Embrace the Journey

Whether you're embarking on a daily commute or an adventurous day out, Bickley station offers a reliable mix of services and connections. Its facilities ensure a comfortable waiting experience, while the well-connected transport links offer flexibility for your journey. So, why wait? Consider Bickley station as your starting point and set forth on your next adventure with ease. Purchase your tickets, hop on a train, and relish in the day’s excitement beckoning beyond the platform.

Bickley Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 19:30
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Sunday:08:15 to 13:45
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

booking hall

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 19:30
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Sunday:08:15 to 13:45
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southeastern Customer Services

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

booking hall

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting rooms
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 12:50
Saturday:07:15 to 13:45
Sunday:08:30 to 13:30

Heated waiting room on platform 1/2 Only open when staff are in the ticket office

Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes

20 minute bay

Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 19:30
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Sunday:08:15 to 13:45
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required although there is no 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. There are no staff on the trains that call at this station that can assist. The meeting point for assisted travel is the ticket office or you can use the help point.Where staff are not available at the station to assist, we now have a mobile Assistance Team who can be deployed to stations. 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.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting rooms
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 12:50
Saturday:07:15 to 13:45
Sunday:08:30 to 13:30

Heated waiting room on platform 1/2 Only open when staff are in the ticket office

Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces46
Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Note<p>From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50</p>
Daily£6.20
Annual£965.00
Sunday£3.50
Weekly£25.70
Monthly£89.30
Off_peak£5.60
Saturday£4.80
Six_monthly£538.00
Three_monthly£268.60
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Coffee shop and Selecta vending machine

ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable

newspapers

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces13

You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.

in car park

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Bickley Station

All you need to know about Bickley's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

  • Towards Bromley - Bus stop A on Bickley Park Road opposite Bickley Park Cricket Club. (what 3 words behind.today.broken)
  • Towards Swanley or Orpington:  Bus stop B on Bickley Park Road outside Bickley Park Cricket Club. (what 3 words: case.along.rust)

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Live Departures and arrivals from Bickley Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Bickley station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from London VictoriaSoutheastern00:592On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to OrpingtonSoutheastern01:002On time