Headcorn station was opened on 31 August 1842 as part of the extension of the South Eastern Railway's (SER) main line from Tonbridge.

The SER's original buildings however survived until 1988 when they were swept away by British Rail as part of a modernisation scheme.

[12] A new red-brick station building was officially opened on 11 May 1989 by Ann Widdecombe, then MP for Maidstone and The Weald constituency; shelters were provided for the platforms.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[13] Additional services, including trains to and from London Cannon Street and Ramsgate via Deal call at the station during the peak hours.

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