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About Kearsney (Kent) (KSN) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Kearsney station
Alkham Lane
Kearsney
Kent
CT17 0RN

Kearsney (Kent) Station can be found on Alkham Lane in Kearsney as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.

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

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Everything you need to know about Kearsney (Kent) Station

Welcome to Kearsney (Kent) Train Station

Nestled in the picturesque Kent countryside, Kearsney train station offers a charming gateway to Southeastern England. While it may not boast a plethora of amenities, it serves as a vital link for commuters and travelers alike, ensuring seamless connections to popular destinations such as London and Dover.

Station Facilities at Kearsney (Kent)

Kearsney (Kent) station provides essential facilities for ticket purchase and collection, including staffed ticket offices open on weekdays from 06:40 to 10:20. Alternatively, visitors can utilize the convenient ticket machines available on-site, including one accessible machine by the entrance to platform 2. It's worth noting that although smartcards are not issued at this station, tickets collected online can be easily retrieved from the machines.

For those in need of assistance, help points provide customer information and departure details, ensuring travelers are well-informed. Although there are no waiting rooms or refreshment facilities, a seating area is available for those needing a break. Accessibility is managed with step-free access to platform 2, and assistance is obtainable during weekday mornings. However, accessibility between platforms is limited, making it essential to plan ahead if mobility assistance is required.

Transport Connections from Kearsney

Whether you're planning a scenic journey to Dover or heading towards Canterbury, the rail replacement service options are well situated near The Railway Bell public house. The bus stops toward Dover and Canterbury can be found outside and opposite this local landmark along London Road. For detailed bus schedule information and onward journey planning, you can download a printable transport link guide directly from here.

Popular Train Journeys from Kearsney

Kearsney station grants travelers wonderfully diverse rail connections perfect for adventure, work, or leisure. Whether you're drawn to the bustling hub of London St Pancras International or heading to the serene coastal town of Deal, the possibilities are numerous. Popular routes that capture a variety of tastes include Dover Priory, Canterbury East, and London Victoria.

Conclusion

Though Kearsney (Kent) may be a smaller station, it plays a significant role for its community, offering crucial connectivity across the region. While there isn’t extensive commercial infrastructure within the station, its strategic position ensures it becomes a frequent choice for many traveling in the South East. So whether you’re embarking on a costal escape or heading into the heart of London's urban sprawl, Kearsney station provides the essentials to start your journey with ease.

With all this in mind, Kearsney (Kent) station proves to be more than a mere stop on your journey; it's your starting line to endless destinations and diverse experiences.

Kearsney (Kent) Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:40 to 10:20
Saturday:
Sunday:
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

by entrance to platform 2

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

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:40 to 10:20
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 from main entrance to platform 2 for services away from London . There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access via station footbridge to Platform 1 for services towards London.  Stepped access also to Platform 1 via staircase leading up from side entrance in London Road. No step free interchange between platforms.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

by entrance to platform 2

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Kearsney (Kent)
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:40 to 10:20
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.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Kearsney (Kent)
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking
Car Parking Availability
Spaces10
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
Note<p>Off-peak Evening Rate (after 18:00): £1.50</p>
Daily£4.80
Annual£871.00
Sunday£3.50
Weekly£18.60
Monthly£74.40
Off_peak£4.40
Saturday£3.60
Six_monthly£439.50
Three_monthly£219.70
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces6

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

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

Transport Links to and from Kearsney (Kent) Station

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

  • Towards Dover: Bus stop outside of The Railway Bell public house, on London Road (what 3 words: ozone.precautions.cowboy).
  • Towards Canterbury: Bus stop opposite The Railway Bell public house, on London Road (what 3 words: pirate.belong.pitch).

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

Live Departures and arrivals from Kearsney (Kent) Station

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