It is 39 miles 77 chains (64.3 km) down the line from London Charing Cross via Paddock Wood and is situated between Yalding and East Farleigh.

In 2007, a PERTIS permit to travel ticket machine was installed at the entrance to the northbound platform.

The signal box, which was Grade II listed in 2013[2] remains to control the level crossing.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[3] A small number of morning, mid afternoon and late evening trains continue beyond Paddock Wood to Tonbridge.

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