Kent House station
Plawsfield Road
Beckenham
Greater London
BR3 1JF
Kent House Station can be found on Plawsfield Road in Beckenham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Kent House Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the vibrant London Borough of Bromley, Kent House train station invites travelers to explore its expansive connectivity and efficient facilities. As an essential part of Southeastern's network, the station connects a bustling suburban community to London's iconic historical and commercial centers. Whether you're a local commuter or a visitor, Kent House offers a warm and accessible gateway to myriad experiences.
The station, though modest in size, provides essential services for its patrons. The ticket office operates during the week from early morning until evening and has ticket machines available, ensuring passengers can secure their travel tickets with ease. Those utilizing smartcard services will find them supported here, along with collection facilities for online purchases. For persons with hearing impairments, induction loops are installed, enhancing communication efficiency.
Kent House might not boast step-free access, reflecting certain challenges for passengers with mobility needs. However, assistance can be arranged ahead of time to bridge these gaps, while the station staffing hours ensure help is available when most needed. Despite the absence of toilets and refreshment facilities, travelers will find strategically placed seating and waiting rooms to rest while waiting for their trains.
Intermodal transport is a strong suit of Kent House. With designated bus stops—Beckenham Road Bus Stop BL and BA—ensuring connectivity towards Herne Hill and Beckenham Junction, the station provides convenient alternate routes on days of disruption. While parking facilities are absent, cyclists can benefit from the available bicycle stands, making it an eco-friendly stop in your journey.
When traveling from Kent House, a myriad of iconic destinations await, such as the hustle and bustle of London Victoria or the cultural vibrance of Brixton. Head towards London Blackfriars for Thames river views, or explore the historical marrows of London St Pancras International. If a picturesque village atmosphere is more your style, rides to Bickley and Shortlands provide peaceful retreats.
Plan your adventure and hop aboard at Kent House station—a small yet mighty portal to all of London and beyond. Whether you're embarking on a daily commute or a leisurely exploration, book your tickets today and experience the seamless transition from suburban charm to urban dynamism.
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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 | Yes | ||||||
| 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 | Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms through subway. | ||||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes station forecourt | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||
| Waiting rooms |
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| 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 | None | ||||||
| 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 there is no 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. There are no staff on the trains that call at this station that can assist. The meeting point for assisted travel is the ticket office or you can use the help point on the platforms. If you are not able to reach the platforms you can contact our Call Centre on 0800 783 4524 who can then arrange assistance. 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 | No |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms |
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| Seating area | Yes | ||||||
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| 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 | 24 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. both sides |
| 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 London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:02 | 3 | 16:28 This train has been delayed by a fault on this train |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:17 | 3 | 16:19 |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 16:27 | 2 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:32 | 3 | On time |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 16:42 | 2 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:47 | 3 | On time |
| from Beckenham Junction | Southeastern | 16:57 | 2 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 17:02 | - | On time |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 17:12 | - | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 17:17 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Beckenham Junction | Southeastern | 16:02 | 3 | 16:28 This train has been delayed by a fault on this train |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 16:17 | 3 | 16:20 |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:27 | 2 | 16:29 |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 16:32 | 3 | 16:34 |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:42 | 2 | On time |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 16:47 | 3 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:57 | 2 | On time |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 17:02 | - | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 17:12 | - | On time |
| to Orpington | Southeastern | 17:17 | - | On time |