It is 20 miles 46 chains (33.1 km) down the line from London Charing Cross and is situated between Knockholt and Sevenoaks stations.

When this line was constructed, a subway was built which passed under the branch platform and allowed access from the main station forecourt to a footpath leading west to Dunton Green.

[1] On 23 April 2021, a tamper caught fire near the station and was severely damaged.

[2] The station is unstaffed, having had its ticket office closed in the early 1990s.

[4] All services at Dunton Green are operated by Southeastern using Class 376, 465, 466 and 707 EMUs.