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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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 In booking hall | ||||||
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 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 gates | Yes | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes In booking hall | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
Accessible Toilets | Yes | ||||||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Sittingbourne | ||||||
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 | 5 | ||||||
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 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. |
Toilets | Yes Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours |
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Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Baby Changing | Yes Platform 1- Available during staffing hours |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Sittingbourne |
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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 | 253 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee shop and Selecta vending machines |
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ATM Machine | Available Located outside main entrance |
Shops | Available newspapers |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 98 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 Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Station car park (what 3 words: inches.figure.flat). |
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 Sheerness-on-Sea | Southeastern | 15:35 | 3 | On time |
from Faversham | Southeastern | 15:40 | 1 | On time |
from London Victoria | Southeastern | 15:40 | 2 | 15:46 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 15:44 | 1 | On time |
from London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 15:48 | 2 | 15:50 |
from Sheerness-on-Sea | Southeastern | 16:06 | 3 | On time |
from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 16:08 | 1 | On time |
from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 16:14 | 1 | On time |
from London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:15 | 2 | 16:17 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 15:40 | 1 | On time |
to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 15:41 | 2 | 15:47 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |
to London Victoria | Southeastern | 15:45 | 1 | On time |
to Faversham | Southeastern | 15:48 | 2 | 15:51 |
to Sheerness-on-Sea | Southeastern | 15:53 | 3 | On time |
to London St Pancras (Intl) | Southeastern | 16:10 | 1 | On time |
to London Victoria | Southeastern | 16:15 | 1 | On time |
to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 16:15 | 2 | 16:18 This train has been delayed by urgent repairs to the railway |