[4] The concrete footbridge which spanned the tracks at the western end of the station, linking the platforms, was life-expired and demolished in early 2013.

It was an example of the standard pre-fabricated design built at the Southern Railway's concrete factory at Exmouth Junction, east of Exeter.

The replacement footbridge to the standard Network Rail design is at the extreme eastern end of the station.

[6] The platforms are of six-car length only, despite the majority of services throughout the day being formed of eight cars.

All services at Barming are operated by Southeastern, using Class 375 and 377 electric multiple units.