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station information and services
Rainham (Kent)
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: 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
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in front of station & car park
- Storage CCTV: No
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 Rainham (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
FAQ: Travel from Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
Everything you need to know about Rainham (Kent) (RAI): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Rainham (Kent) station offers accessibility services with staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Rainham (Kent) station is near attractions such as Riverside Country Park, a delightful spot for walking and birdwatching, and the historic Upchurch River Valley Golf Club.
Car rental services are not available at Rainham (Kent) station.
The city center is approximately 0.391 km from Rainham (Kent) station.
To reach the city center from Rainham (Kent), you can use the rail replacement services located at the station forecourt.
To ensure a smooth journey, it is advisable to arrive at Rainham (Kent) station at least 15–20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to account for any unexpected delays.
Rainham (Kent) station is located at Station Road, Rainham, Kent, with the postcode ME8 7SF.
Yes, there is parking available at Rainham (Kent) at the Station Car Park.
I'm sorry, but I am unable to provide current train fare information from Rainham (Kent) to the closest airport. Please check with local train service providers for the most accurate pricing.
At Rainham (Kent) train station, the main train operators include Southeastern and Thameslink.
Rainham (Kent) is served primarily by rail services, and for rail replacement services, the location is the station forecourt.
While Rainham (Kent) station is generally considered safe for travel during early mornings and late evenings, personal vigilance is always recommended to ensure your safety.
At Rainham (Kent) station, there are typically ticket barriers in place to support ticket checks and enhance security.
Toilets are available at Rainham (Kent) station, located in the Booking Hall and accessible during staffing hours.
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