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About Sittingbourne (SIT) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Sittingbourne station
St. Michaels Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3ED

Sittingbourne Station can be found on St. Michaels Road in Sittingbourne as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.

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

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Everything you need to know about Sittingbourne Station

Welcome to Sittingbourne Train Station

Perched strategically between London and the Kent coast, Sittingbourne Station is your gateway to a plethora of charming destinations, whether you're embarking on a leisurely day trip to coastal wonders or heading into the hustle and bustle of London. An essential hub for Southeastern commuters, this station embraces travellers with modern amenities and convenient services. Whether you are picking up your tickets or seeking information on your onward journey, you'll find detailed resources at your fingertips.

Facilities and Amenities at Sittingbourne Station

For the early birds and late-night travellers, Sittingbourne offers convenient ticket office hours, from as early as 6:00 AM during the week. Automated ticket machines are readily available, ensuring a smooth journey initiation for the tech-savvy. Those with accessibility needs will find nuggeted machines and induction loops ready to assist. Collecting tickets bought online is hassle-free, thanks to accessible ticket machines located in the booking hall, ready for action as you plan your journey beyond the platform.

The station assures a customer-friendly experience with helpful staff present almost throughout the entire day—from the early morning hours up till past midnight—to cater to any travel inquiries or assistance required. Although there is no luggage storage, smart card systems are available, adding a layer of modern convenience to your travel experience. Waiting for your train doesn't have to be a dreary affair, thanks to refreshment facilities, shops, and other comforts available right at the station.

Accessibility and Support

Sittingbourne Station is largely accessible, with step-free access and ramps providing maneuverability for everyone. The facilities include accessible toilets on Platform 1 during staffing hours and baby changing facilities for convenience. Although some limitations in services for those who require accessible transport—like the absence of accessible taxis—exist, the station provides an impaired mobility set-down point to ease the arrivals and departures for those in need.

Transport Links from Sittingbourne Station

Continuing your journey from Sittingbourne is simple. Explore the local landscape seamlessly with nearby bus services, or plan alternative routes with the Rail Replacement Service readily available via the station car park. These links allow you to continue your journey across quaint townscapes or through scenic countryside, allowing for a delightful day out.

For those curious about the delightful towns and cities surrounding Sittingbourne, feast your imagination with trips from Sittingbourne to London Victoria, or a serene excursion to Whitstable for a coastal breath of fresh air. Adventure not far away in historic towns like Rochester and embrace shopping jaunts to Stratford International.

Your Gateway to Exploration Awaits

Whether you're sifting through a novel before the train arrives or just enjoying a quick coffee from the local kiosk, make sure to appreciate the seamless offerings that Sittingbourne Station provides. Ideal for both leisure and business travellers, your journey continues harmoniously from here, armed with all the information and resources needed for a successful trip. When you're ready, the vending machines stand ready to fuel your journey with a quick snack or beverage.

Explore the emerald stretches of England, or delve into city adventures when you embark from Sittingbourne. With a splendid variety of destinations just a train ride away, every aspiring traveller can find purpose in their journey. Enjoy your ride, and let Sittingbourne be the beginning of your adventure!

Sittingbourne Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:00 to 19:30
Saturday:07:00 to 19:00
Sunday:07:10 to 18:40
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

In booking hall

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:04:50 to 01:30
Saturday:04:50 to 01:30
Sunday:06:30 to 01:00
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 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 1 for services towards London from main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 and 3 for services away from London and to Sheerness available via the lift. Stepped access to all platforms via the station footbridge. Short steep ramp to platform one when booking hall closed.

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes

In booking hall

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsYes
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Sittingbourne
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spaces5
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:04:50 to 01:30
Saturday:04:50 to 01:30
Sunday:06:30 to 01:00
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required) is available all the time trains are running. There are also staff able to offer assistance on all Southeastern trains from this station. 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.

ToiletsYes

Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours

Accessible ToiletsYes
Baby ChangingYes

Platform 1- Available during staffing hours

Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Sittingbourne
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces253
Accessible spaces5
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Note<p>From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50</p>
Daily£7.60
Annual£1,227.00
Sunday£3.50
Weekly£32.50
Monthly£114.70
Off_peak£6.90
Saturday£5.70
Six_monthly£684.00
Three_monthly£342.50
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Coffee shop and Selecta vending machines

ATM MachineAvailable

Located outside main entrance

ShopsAvailable

newspapers

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces98

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

front of station by main car park

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

Transport Links to and from Sittingbourne Station

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

 Station car park (what 3 words: inches.figure.flat).

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

Live Departures and arrivals from Sittingbourne Station

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

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from Sheerness-on-SeaSoutheastern15:353On time
from FavershamSoutheastern15:401On time
from London VictoriaSoutheastern15:40215:46 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway
from RamsgateSoutheastern15:441On time
from London St Pancras (Intl)Southeastern15:48215:50
from Sheerness-on-SeaSoutheastern16:063On time
from RamsgateSoutheastern16:081On time
from Dover PriorySoutheastern16:141On time
from London VictoriaSoutheastern16:15216:17 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to London St Pancras (Intl)Southeastern15:401On time
to Dover PriorySoutheastern15:41215:47 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway
to London VictoriaSoutheastern15:451On time
to FavershamSoutheastern15:48215:51
to Sheerness-on-SeaSoutheastern15:533On time
to London St Pancras (Intl)Southeastern16:101On time
to London VictoriaSoutheastern16:151On time
to Dover PriorySoutheastern16:15216:18 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway