Higham station
School Lane
Higham
Kent
ME3 7JQ
Higham Station can be found on School Lane in Higham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Higham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the picturesque village of Higham, Kent, the Higham train station serves as a charming gateway to both serene local attractions and bustling urban destinations. For those planning a journey, whether it's a daily commute or a weekend adventure, Higham station offers a blend of essential amenities and convenient travel options to accommodate your needs.
When it comes to ticket purchasing, Higham station is equipped to meet your requirements. The station features ticket machines which facilitate the collection of tickets purchased online, ensuring a seamless experience for travelers. Although the ticket office is open from 6:10 to 12:50 on weekdays, be assured that smartcards can be issued here, although there are no smartcard validators onsite.
Concerned about accessibility? Higham station offers a degree of step-free access, but it's important to note that Platform 1, which serves trains towards London, has step-free access from the main entrance. Unfortunately, Platform 2 is accessible only by steps, which may pose a challenge for travelers with limited mobility.
Travelers can also request additional assistance. The station boasts help points, and staff assistance is available during morning hours on weekdays. While accessibility features like induction loops and platforms for wheelchair users are present, there are no waiting rooms or accessible toilets. However, there are standard toilet facilities on Platform 2 available during staff hours.
Higham station connects seamlessly with various onward travel options. A rail replacement service operates outside Platform 1, ensuring connectivity even when train services are disrupted. Local bus service details are also easily accessible, offering further flexibility in your travel plans. For those interested in cycling, there is bicycle storage available behind the station building, with 14 spaces under the provision of sheltered stands.
If you're looking for popular routes from Higham, the station provides direct connections to vibrant cities and towns. Whether you're heading toward historic sites or iconic landmarks, a journey from Higham to London Bridge or the bustling St Pancras International promises a day filled with exploration. Alternatively, visit nearby cultural hubs by hoping on the train to Rochester or Gravesend. The wide selection of routes makes it easy for commuters and travelers to reach their desired locations swiftly and comfortably.
Whether you're a daily commuter or a traveler with a thirst for adventure, Higham train station offers not only a picturesque starting point but also a multitude of practical amenities and connective travel options to ensure your journey is smooth and enjoyable. With a variety of nearby attractions and regular train services to key destinations, your adventure begins the moment you arrive at Higham station—your gateway to discovering the beauty and vibrancy of Kent and beyond.
We encourage you to embrace the convenience Higham station delivers. With a broad network of destinations available from this strategic junction, your next journey awaits as you uncover the charm and excitement that awaits with each departure.
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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 side entrance to platform 1 | ||||||
| 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 | This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 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 1 for services towards London from the main entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms. | ||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes station side entrance to platform 1 | ||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Higham | ||
| Seating area | Yes | ||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||
| Getting to and from the station | |||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||
| Accessible spaces | 5 | ||
| 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 no staff on the trains that call at this station that can assist.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. | ||
| Toilets | Yes Booking hall platform 2- Available during staffing hours |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Higham |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
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| Operator | APCOA Parking | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Spaces | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 14 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. behind station building |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Outside of the station (Platform 1 side) |
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 Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 17:52 | 1 | On time |
| from London Bridge | Thameslink | 18:23 | 2 | On time |
| from Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 18:52 | 1 | On time |
| from London Bridge | Thameslink | 19:23 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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| to London Bridge | Thameslink | 17:52 | 1 | On time |
| to Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 18:23 | 2 | On time |
| to London Bridge | Thameslink | 18:52 | 1 | On time |
| to Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 19:23 | - | On time |