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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 by entrance to platform 2 | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | No | ||||||
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 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 gates | No | ||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes by entrance to platform 2 | ||
Induction loop | Yes | ||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Kearsney (Kent) | ||
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 | 1 | ||
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 | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Kearsney (Kent) |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Operator | APCOA Parking | ||||||||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability | |||||||||||||||||||||
Spaces | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | 6 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
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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 Dover Priory | Southeastern | 05:50 | 1 | On time |
from Faversham | Southeastern | 05:58 | 2 | On time |
from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 06:14 | 1 | On time |
from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 06:52 | 1 | On time |
from Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 07:05 | 2 | On time |
from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 07:20 | - | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London Victoria | Southeastern | 05:51 | 1 | On time |
to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 05:58 | 2 | On time |
to Faversham | Southeastern | 06:14 | 1 | On time |
to London Victoria | Southeastern | 06:52 | 1 | On time |
to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 07:05 | 2 | On time |
to London Victoria | Southeastern | 07:20 | - | On time |