It was located at the point where the lines to Bat & Ball and Maidstone diverge (TQ534584).

It was purely an exchange station, with no access for the villagers of Otford.

[6] Services at Otford are operated by Thameslink and Southeastern using Class 375, 377 and 700 EMUs.

In addition, the service to London Blackfriars is extended to and from Welwyn Garden City via Finsbury Park.

On Sundays, the services between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East do not run.