The southern terminus of the East Kent Light Railway, It opened on 16 October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic after the last train on 30 October 1948.

Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and many sidings.

The station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993.

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

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