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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Rainham (Kent)
- Departure station
- Rainham (Kent) station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Rainham ME8 7SF
Operators serving Rainham (Kent)
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Facilities at Rainham (Kent)
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Rainham (Kent)
- Riverside Country Park
About your departure station
Dating to 1858 by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway, Rainham served Kent's agricultural trade.
Rebuilt in 1938 with art deco features, it was modernized in 2016.
Handling 1 million annual passengers, it connects Medway towns to London.
Rainham's history reflects north Kent's transition from farming to commuter belt.
The station's ongoing importance demonstrates how strategic investments can maintain rail relevance amid urban expansion, balancing heritage preservation with modern capacity needs in this growing area between London and the Medway conurbation.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Rainham (Kent) to Brighton?
Open the ticket search and enter Rainham (Kent) as your departure station and Brighton as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Rainham (Kent) and Brighton?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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