A proposal was put forward for a branch line from Chilham to Faversham, but rejected by the SER.

[3] In response, the SER proposed building a line from its station at Strood to Chilham across the River Medway and the North Downs, in order to cut demand for the LCDR.

This plan was withdrawn after the SER realised such a scheme would probably involve also constructing a line from Canterbury to Dover.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[11] Additional services, including trains to and from London Cannon Street and London St Pancras International call at the station during the peak hours.

Citations Sources Other alternative routes from London to Dartford via Sidcup and via Bexleyheath.