[1] Ore station was once adjoined to the north by a depot for electric trains but this closed in May 1986 following the electrification of the Hastings to Tonbridge line and relocation of electric units for servicing and cleaning to St Leonards depot.

It is scheduled for re-development in the future which may involve the station being renamed to either Hastings East or Ore Valley.

[3] Ore station is the terminus for electric East Coastway services.

Ore is also the start of the single track section on the Marshlink Line.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[4] The station is also served by a single early morning service to London Cannon Street via Tunbridge Wells, operated by Southeastern.