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Canterbury West Train Station

Canterbury West Train Station

Canterbury West

Canterbury West station

Station Road West
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8AN

Ticket office opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 06:15 to 19:30
Saturday - 06:15 to 19:30
Sunday - 08:30 to 17:00

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Canterbury West at a glance

  • Car parking
  • Waiting room
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Impaired Access Staff
  • Impaired Access Step-Free Access
  • Cycle storage availability
  • Seated area
Live Departures
Live Arrivals
Time Destination Platform

Station Details

  • Accessibility

    • Helpline Open Note

      *Helpline closed on Christmas Day

    • Accessible Public Telephones YES Yes
    • Accessible Taxis
    • First Class Lounge
    • Help Points YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
    • Impared Access Staff YES Yes
    • Impared Access Ticket Gate 1
    • Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
    • Induction Loop YES Yes
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
    • National Key Toilets YES Yes
    • Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
    • Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
    • Impaired Access Staff Help Hours Monday - Friday - 05:00 to 01:30
      Saturday - 05:00 to 01:30
      Sunday - 07:00 to 00:30
    • Accessible Taxis

      Accessible taxis are available to book

    • Accesible Ticket Machine

      two within concourse.

    • Booking Office Counter

      Counters can be raised or lowered to suit all customers

    • Customer Help Point On platform
    • Helpline
    • Helpline Contact Details

      0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524


    • Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • National Key Toilets

      Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly

    • Step Free Access

      Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.


      Coverage: whole Station
    • Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
  • Parking

    • Car Parking Details

      From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50


      Email: [email protected]
      Phone number: 0330 333 9232

      Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
      Name: Station Car Park
      Spaces: 112
      Charges:
      Off-peak: £9.00
      Daily: £10.00
      Weekly: £37.70
      Monthly: £132.90
      ThreeMonthly: £396.40
      SixMonthly: £793.00
      Annual: £1,421.00
      Saturday: £7.50
      Sunday: £5.00
      Note:

      Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £5.00



      Number Accessible Spaces: 4
      Accessible Spaces Note:

      Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space


      Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
      Cctv: Yes
      Open:
      Monday - Friday - open 24h
      Saturday - open 24h
      Sunday - open 24h
      Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  • Baggage Services

    • Left Luggage: Available No
    • Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  • Bus information

    • Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
    • Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format  here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/CBW.pdf)
  • Cycle Storage

    • Availability 1
    • Closed Circuit TV No
    • Cycle Hire: Note Brompton Dock 0208 232 3931 www.bromptondock.co.uk (http://www.bromptondock.co.uk/)
    • Location

      downside platform - London end

    • Note

      You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.

    • Sheltered YES Yes
    • Spaces 134
    • Type Stands
  • Dining and Shopping

    • Dining & Shopping: Shops No
    • Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
  • Phones, Internet & Wi-fi

    • Station Amenities: Telephone YES Yes
    • Web Kiosk: Available No
    • Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around Canterbury West station (http://btopenzone.hotspot-directory.com)
    • Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
  • Restrooms

    • Toilets YES Yes
    • Baby Change YES Yes
    • Toilets Note

      Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours

  • Station Location & Directions

    • Latitude 51.28427401
    • Longitude 1.075311762
  • Station Information

    • ATM No
    • Baby Change YES Yes
    • Bureau De Change No
    • Lost Property 1
    • Post Box No
    • Shops No
    • Seated Area YES Yes
    • Station Buffet YES Yes
    • Showers No
    • Trolley No
    • Wifi No
    • Waiting Room
    • Lost Property Phone number: 03453227021
    • Lost Property: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
    • Customer Service Note 0345 322 7021
    • Information Systems DepartureScreensAnnouncementsArrivalScreens
    • Lost Property Number 03453227021
    • Staffing Level YES Yes
  • Ticketing Hours

    • Ticket Office Hours Monday - Friday - 06:15 to 19:30
      Saturday - 06:15 to 19:30
      Sunday - 08:30 to 17:00
  • Ticketing Services & Information

    • Oyster Pre-Pay No
    • Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
    • Ticket Machine YES Yes
    • Customer Service Note On way in to access trains
    • Penalty Fares SE
    • Smartcard Notes www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed southeastern ticket offices.

      ">Smartcard Issued: Yes
      Smartcard Validator: Yes

       Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key.  To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.

  • Taxi Information

    • Availability YES Yes
    • Note There is a taxi rank at the front of the station.
  • Other transportation

    • Cycle Hire YES Yes
    • Rail Replacement Services

      Station forecourt

Local Information

Local Information

FAQ’s

    How do I book a ticket?

    You can book tickets via our website (at the top of this page) or via our Grand Central Rail app (available on Google Play and the App Store)

    Can I get a refund if my plans change?

    You can only refund tickets purchased through Grand Central. 

     

    Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless the service they were valid for is cancelled, disrupted or amended and, as a result, you choose not to travel.

     

    If you have purchased an Off-peak or Anytime ticket from grandcentralrail.com, you can refund your tickets.

     

    Find out more here.

    Do you offer travel assistance?

    Yes, you can book assistance in advance via Passenger Assistance to ensure a smooth journey.

    How can I contact lost property?

    If you think you’ve lost something at the station or on one of our trains, pleas contact the lost property team here.