[4] About a mile (1.6 km) east of the station, a siding served a small quarry in the 1930s.

[2] The ticket office here closed by 1988; it was located in a wooden building on the up (London-bound) platform, where the part retained as a shelter continues in use.

A PERTIS 'permit to travel' machine, located at road level at the foot of the steep staircase to the up platform, suffices.

All services at East Malling are operated by Southeastern using Class 375 and 377 EMUs.

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