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About Headcorn (HCN) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Headcorn station
Station Road
Headcorn
Kent
TN27 9SD

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

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

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Everything you need to know about Headcorn Station

Explore Headcorn Train Station: A Gateway to Adventure

Located in the serene county of Kent, Headcorn train station is your gateway to the stunning landscapes and vibrant cities of southeast England. Whether you're planning a business trip to London or a leisurely escape to the countryside, Headcorn offers a welcoming start to your journey with its blend of modern amenities and traditional charm.

Facilities and Amenities at Headcorn Station

Headcorn Station is equipped with a well-staffed ticket office and easy ticket collection options. Whether you're a daily commuter or a weekend explorer, you’ll find services tailored for convenience with ticket machines accessible in the station forecourt. Friendly staff are available to offer help and support, particularly through the designated help point.

While CCTV ensures security throughout the station, those seeking a moment of relaxation can enjoy refreshments from a coffee kiosk or choose from an assortment of newspapers. Cycling enthusiasts are catered for with secure bicycle storage spaces. However, do note that facilities such as baggage storage and extensive waiting rooms are not available, and public Wi-Fi isn’t currently offered at the station.

Travel Connections from Headcorn Station

To ease your onward journey, Headcorn provides solid transport links. Taxi services are readily accessible at the end of the station building. For those affected by service disruptions, rail replacement options can be conveniently accessed from the station's Ashford side. Bus service details can be conveniently checked online with printable timetables accessible here.

Popular Routes from Headcorn

Headcorn is well-connected to an array of destinations. Whether you're heading towards bustling metropolises or tranquil locales, options abound. For those eyeing a trip to the capital, London Bridge, London Charing Cross, London St Pancras International are readily accessible. For a different scenic route, consider stops like Ashford International, or charming towns like Canterbury West and Canterbury East.

End Your Journey with Ease

After a day spent exploring or working, returning to Headcorn station is a breeze. With its efficient car park managed by APCOA (offering various parking tariffs) and attentive staff ready to assist travelers in need, your journey will end on a stress-free note. The station welcomes everyone, with partial step-free access ensuring connectivity for all passengers.

Embrace the confidence of choosing Headcorn station for your next adventure, where accessibility meets comfort, and the horizons of the southeast await just beyond its platforms. Book your tickets now for an effortless and exciting rail experience!

Headcorn Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 19:20
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Sunday:08:10 to 16:30
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

station forecourt

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

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 19:20
Saturday:
Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

0345 322 7021

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southeastern Customer Services

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
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 direct from station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

station forecourt

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Headcorn
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces12
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 19:20
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
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. 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.

ToiletsYes

Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours

Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Headcorn
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
Spaces456
Accessible spaces12
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£7.40
Annual£1,188.00
Sunday£3.50
Weekly£31.40
Monthly£111.00
Off_peak£6.70
Saturday£4.80
Six_monthly£662.00
Three_monthly£331.50
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machine

ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable

newspapers

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces28

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

downside, behind taxi tenancy

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

Transport Links to and from Headcorn Station

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

Station forecourt (Ashford side of the station)

at end of building

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

Live Departures and arrivals from Headcorn Station

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

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from London Cannon StreetSoutheastern19:05219:09 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction
from Canterbury WestSoutheastern19:131On time
from London Charing CrossSoutheastern19:13219:18 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction over defective track
from London Cannon StreetSoutheastern19:342On time
from RamsgateSoutheastern19:43-On time
from London Charing CrossSoutheastern19:43-On time
from London Charing CrossSoutheastern20:12-On time
from Dover PriorySoutheastern20:13-On time
from London Charing CrossSoutheastern20:39-On time
from RamsgateSoutheastern20:43-On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to RamsgateSoutheastern19:05219:09 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction
to London Charing CrossSoutheastern19:131On time
to SandwichSoutheastern19:14219:19 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction over defective track
to Ashford InternationalSoutheastern19:342On time
to London Charing CrossSoutheastern19:43-On time
to RamsgateSoutheastern19:44-On time
to Dover PriorySoutheastern20:13-On time
to London Charing CrossSoutheastern20:13-On time
to RamsgateSoutheastern20:40-On time
to London Charing CrossSoutheastern20:43-On time