Faversham station
Station Road
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8EB
Faversham Station can be found on Station Road in Faversham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Faversham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Faversham Train Station, nestled in the historic market town of Faversham, Kent, is your gateway to rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant urban life. This bustling station not only offers essentials for efficient travel but also provides numerous amenities and valuable information to ensure a comfortable and convenient journey.
Faversham Station is equipped with various facilities to make your travel pleasant and hassle-free. Open every day, the ticket office is accessible from 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. For those who prefer self-service, ticket machines are available on-site, including accessible options at the booking hall and car park entrance, ensuring ticket collection for online purchases is seamless.
Accessibility is a priority with step-free access available in some areas via lifts, though it's advised to check beforehand. Accessible toilets, baby changing, and seating areas are key amenities. If you require assistance, station staff are available whenever trains are running to provide support navigating to platforms and boarding trains.
Travelers can satiate their hunger or quench their thirst at the station’s buffet, coffee bar, and vending machines. While public Wi-Fi is unavailable, payphones are onsite to help you stay connected.
Faversham Station is well connected to local transport, offering multiple options for onward travel. A dedicated taxi rank is conveniently located at the front of the station and buses, including a rail replacement service, have stops just outside the station. Comprehensive information for planning your journey onward is available in a printable format—ensuring that extra layer of convenience when traveling.
If you’re seeking to explore beyond Faversham, this station acts as a starting point for memorable journeys to popular destinations. Direct train lines conveniently connect you to vibrant urban centers and charming coastal towns. Travel from Faversham to the iconic London St Pancras International or explore the trendy areas of Whitstable and Herne Bay, all with ease. Other popular routes include Canterbury East, Sittingbourne, London Victoria, and many more.
For those with a craving for culture, Margate offers art galleries and sandy beaches, whereas Broadstairs features picturesque bays.
As you conclude your journey through or from Faversham Station, rest assured knowing the station is well-equipped to facilitate both routine commutes and spontaneous adventures. Whether you’re purchasing tickets for a workday journey or planning a leisure trip to one of the many destinations accessible from Faversham, the facilities and amenities are designed to enhance your travel experience.
So, next time you find yourself in Kent, be sure to enjoy the ease of exploration from Faversham Train Station, where your adventure takes flight at the heart of the Garden of England.
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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 booking hall/ car park entrance | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | Yes | ||||||
| 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 B1. 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 from subway to all platforms now available via lifts. Access from car park involves using a second lift and a steep slope. Access from ticket office side involves a steep ramp only. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes booking hall/ car park entrance |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Faversham |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | Yes |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | 7 |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required) is available all the time trains are running. There are also staff able to offer assistance on all Southeastern trains from this station. 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 gateline in the booking hall, or if unstaffed, the ticket office or you can use the help point. |
| Toilets | Yes Platforms 1/2 and 3/4- Available during staffing hours |
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| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Faversham |
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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 | 170 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | Available Buffet,coffee bar and Selecta vending machines |
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| ATM Machine | Available |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 33 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. In the car park and on the ramp to the car park form the subway |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
| Bus stop on Station Road outside the station entrance. |
| There is a taxi rank at the front of the station |
| 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 | 15:25 | 3 | On time |
| from London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 15:30 | 3 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 15:35 | 2 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 15:49 | 3 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 15:49 | 3 | On time |
| from London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 15:57 | 4 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 15:59 | 2 | On time |
| from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 16:02 | 1 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 16:29 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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| to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 15:26 | 3 | On time |
| to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 15:31 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 15:32 | 4 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 15:37 | 2 | On time |
| to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 15:53 | 3 | On time |
| to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 15:55 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 16:00 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:04 | 1 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:35 | - | On time |