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station information and services
Chilham
Amenities at train station
information
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: 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 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Only step access to platform 1 for services towards London. No step free interchange between platforms. Unstaffed station. Ramp for train access and staff to assist, are on the trains.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Chilham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Canterbury: Outside of the Old Alma Inn, on the A28 road Towards Ashford: Opposite the Old Alma Inn, on the A28 road
FAQ: Travel from Chilham station (CIL)
Everything you need to know about Chilham station (CIL): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

At Chilham station, staff help for passengers with reduced mobility is not available.
Chilham Station is near several attractions, including the historic Chilham Castle and the picturesque Chilham Village Square, both offering a glimpse into the area's rich cultural heritage.
Car rental services are not available at Chilham station.
The Chilham station is approximately 0.712 kilometers from the city center.
Public transportation connections to the city center from Chilham can be accessed via rail replacement services: towards Canterbury, you can find these services outside of the Old Alma Inn on the A28 road, and towards Ashford, they are available opposite the Old Alma Inn on the A28 road.
For timely departures, it is generally advisable to arrive at Chilham station at least 15-30 minutes before your train schedule to account for any potential delays or time needed to locate your platform.
Chilham is located at Chilham station, Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8EG.
There is parking available at the Chilham station, specifically at the Station Car Park.
Train fares from Chilham to the nearest airport station, which is typically London Heathrow, can vary based on the time of booking, travel class, and services chosen.
Southeastern operates services at Chilham train station.
The station Chilham is served by rail replacement services located on the A28 road, with stops towards Canterbury outside the Old Alma Inn and towards Ashford opposite the Old Alma Inn.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Chilham station is generally considered safe, but it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings and follow standard safety precautions.
Security and ticket checks at Chilham station may vary based on operational schedules, but it's common for smaller stations to have less frequent checks compared to major hubs.
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HomeChilham station (CIL) (Train Station): Departures and guide
