Sole Street station
Sole Street
Cobham
Kent
DA13 0XY
Sole Street Station can be found on Sole Street in Cobham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Sole Street Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
Ready to book your travel to Sole Street? Search here to find the best journey for you, and save big with our FairSplits - we give you our Cheapest Split Ticket Price Guarantee*
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Kent, Sole Street Train Station provides a vital link between the quaint countryside and the bustling metropolis of London. Whether you're embarking on a daily commute or planning a leisurely escape, this station is a gateway to numerous destinations with excellent facilities for all travelers. Discover what makes Sole Street an impressive hub for your travel needs.
Sole Street station is well-equipped for a seamless travel experience. The ticket office welcomes passengers from 06:30 to 10:30 on weekdays. With ticket machines available on-site, you can effortlessly purchase or collect tickets that you've bought online, ensuring a hassle-free start to your journey. Accessibility is a key focus here, as evidenced by the accessible ticket machines located by the entrance to platform 1, allowing all passengers easy access to train services. The station also offers induction loops for those with hearing impairments.
The station provides robust assistance for passengers needing support, with staff available during morning hours on weekdays. Moreover, help points and departure screens ensure that travelers stay well-informed about their journeys. Accessibility at Sole Street is focused on safety and convenience, though it's noteworthy that step-free access is limited to platform 1, catering to those traveling towards London. Though there's no step-free access to platform 2, mobility-impaired passengers can find designated set down/pick-up points.
While Sole Street may not boast a plethora of shopping or dining options—lacking refreshment facilities, ATMs, or shops—it does offer essential comfort with seating areas and toilets available during staffing hours. For those driving to the station, parking is ample with 61 spaces, including three accessible ones. The station is cared for by APCOA Parking, ensuring your vehicle is safe throughout the day with CCTV coverage.
Connecting to your next destination is easy from Sole Street. The station's transport links ensure that you have viable options even when rail services alter. A rail replacement service is conveniently available at the station forecourt, with bus information accessible in a printable format here. This ensures smooth transitions, allowing you to plan and travel with peace of mind.
Sole Street offers seamless connectivity to a host of intriguing destinations. Hop on a train to London Victoria and bask in the capital's vibrancy, or explore historical locales like Rochester. For those seeking more scenic routes, a journey to Canterbury West promises breathtaking views. Other popular destinations include Gillingham, Swanley, or even venture to Elephant and Castle.
Sole Street may be a small station set in the tranquil Kent countryside, but it holds its own with comprehensive services and effective transport links. Whether you're a regular commuter or a first-time visitor, the station's facilities cater to your needs, ensuring a seamless travel experience. By offering efficient services and access to myriad destinations, Sole Street Train Station stands as a crucial travel facilitatory for anyone exploring the UK by rail.
| Ticket Office | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours |
| ||||||
| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes by 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
| ||||||
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 to London via main entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access via station footbridge to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms. | ||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes by entrance to platform 1 | ||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Sole Street | ||
| 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 | 3 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Staff Help | |||
| Staff help available |
| ||
| 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 | Yes Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Sole Street |
|---|---|
| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | APCOA Parking | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| Spaces | 61 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Parking charges |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 0 |
| Type of Storage | |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Station forecourt |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 09:32 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:34 | 2 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 10:31 | 2 | On time |
| from Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 10:32 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 09:32 | 1 | On time |
| to Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 09:34 | 2 | On time |
| to Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 10:31 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 10:32 | 1 | On time |