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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from St Johns
- Departure station
- St Johns station guide
- Address
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- St Johns Vale, London SE8 4EW, UK
Operators serving St Johns
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Facilities at St Johns
- Shelters
- Bike Storage
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around St Johns
- Deptford Market
- Creek Road
About your departure station
Opened in 1836 by the London & Greenwich Railway, St Johns is London’s oldest surviving station.
Its Greek Revival architecture is a hidden gem.
Today, Southeastern’s services link it to central London, with Deptford’s market and dockside history nearby.
The station’s survival reflects its role in the world’s first suburban railway.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from St Johns to Chester?
Open the ticket search and enter St Johns as your departure station and Chester 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 St Johns and Chester?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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