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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Ticket Office | |||||||
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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 station forecourt | ||||||
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 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 gates | No | ||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes station forecourt | ||
Induction loop | Yes | ||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Headcorn | ||
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 | 12 | ||
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. 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 Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Headcorn |
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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 | 456 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machine |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available newspapers |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 28 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. downside, behind taxi tenancy |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Station forecourt (Ashford side of the station) |
at end of building |
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 Cannon Street | Southeastern | 19:05 | 2 | 19:09 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction |
from Canterbury West | Southeastern | 19:13 | 1 | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:13 | 2 | 19:18 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction over defective track |
from London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 19:34 | 2 | On time |
from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 19:43 | - | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:43 | - | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 20:12 | - | On time |
from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 20:13 | - | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 20:39 | - | On time |
from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 20:43 | - | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 19:05 | 2 | 19:09 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:13 | 1 | On time |
to Sandwich | Southeastern | 19:14 | 2 | 19:19 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction over defective track |
to Ashford International | Southeastern | 19:34 | 2 | On time |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:43 | - | On time |
to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 19:44 | - | On time |
to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 20:13 | - | On time |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 20:13 | - | On time |
to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 20:40 | - | On time |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 20:43 | - | On time |