Rainham station
Station Road
Rainham
Kent
ME8 7SF
Rainham (Kent) Station can be found on Station Road in Rainham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Rainham in Kent is a delightful spot located in the heart of Medway where charm and convenience converge. Whether you're a frequent traveler or just passing through, Rainham (Kent) train station serves as your gateway to exploring the wider wonders of Kent and beyond. Known for its blend of modern facilities and friendly service, the station provides everything you need for a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Stepping into Rainham (Kent) train station, you'll find a well-equipped travel hub designed with passenger comfort in mind. The ticket office operates extensive hours throughout the week, ensuring you can purchase or collect tickets at any convenient time. With ticket machines readily accessible, including those adapted for accessibility needs, buying your ticket has never been easier. Smartcards are also supported for those who travel regularly.
At Rainham (Kent) station, a variety of amenities cater to every traveler. For accessibility, you'll find step-free access in parts of the station, though it's important to check specific pathways if step-free travel is essential. The station offers support with ramps for train access, accessible toilets, and a seating area. In the event of needing assistance, friendly staff are on hand to help, and there are help points located throughout the station.
While the station doesn’t house a waiting room, there are sheltering areas with seating for your comfort. For those in need of a refreshment before or after a journey, a coffee kiosk and vending machines are available. An ATM is on site for those last-minute cash requirements. Despite the absence of public Wi-Fi, the station ensures communication needs are met with payphones.
Rainham (Kent) station’s accessibility to other transport modes is commendable. For instance, taxis are readily available at the front of the station. During times when rail services are disrupted, a reliable bus replacement service operates from the station forecourt. If buses are more your style, detailed information to plan your onward journey is conveniently available here.
If you're a traveler keen on exploring bustling London, consider a train from Rainham (Kent) to popular stops like London Victoria or London St Pancras International for a quick escape to central city life. Alternatively, for something closer to home, nearby towns such as Gillingham, Chatham, or Rochester offer unique historical and cultural experiences.
Beyond day-to-day travel, the station also connects you to scenic Kent locations like the coastal town of Whitstable or the classic seaside allure of Margate. Wherever your journey takes you, Rainham (Kent) station stands ready to launch your adventure.
Rainham (Kent) train station is more than just a travel stop; it's a vibrant community hub for commuters, day-trippers, and tourists alike. With comprehensive facilities, accessibility options, and numerous transport connections, it exemplifies a modern station fitting perfectly in a historical locale. Whether you're heading into London or exploring Kent's countryside and coastlines, Rainham (Kent) ensures you’ll start and end your journey on the right track.
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 | 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 | 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 B1. 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 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres | ||||||
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes station forecourt | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
Accessible Toilets | Yes | ||||||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Rainham (Kent) | ||||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||||
Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 6 | ||||||
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) 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 gateline in the booking hall, or if unstaffed, the ticket office or you can use the help point.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 | Yes |
Baby Changing | Yes Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Rainham (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 |
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Spaces | 113 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machines |
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ATM Machine | Available |
Shops | Available newspapers |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 64 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. in front of station & car park |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Station forecourt |
front of station |
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 Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 05:09 | 2 | On time |
from Faversham | Southeastern | 05:15 | 1 | On time |
from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 05:24 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Sheerness-on-Sea | Southeastern | 05:10 | 2 | On time |
to London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 05:16 | 1 | On time |
to London Victoria | Southeastern | 05:24 | 1 | On time |
to Luton | Thameslink | 05:30 | 0 | On time |