It is 10 miles 1 chain (16.1 km) measured from London Charing Cross.

[2] The platforms are below road level: the gabled station buildings stand on an overbridge at the country end.

At this point, there are sidings: the station used to be where the railway system operating within the Royal Arsenal joined the main line.

The station is located at the western end of the Ridgeway pedestrian and cycle path.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[4] Additional services, including trains to and from London Cannon Street via Sidcup call at the station during the peak hours.