Farningham Road - Least Used Station in Dartford

Visiting least used station in Dartford Farningham Road railway station is a quiet station on the Chatham Main Line in Kent, managed by Southeastern. Despite its name, it is actually located in Sutton-at-Hone, serving the nearby villages of Farningham, South Darenth, Horton Kirby and Sutton-at-Hone. It opened on 3 December 1860 and was originally called Farningham Road & Sutton-at-Hone. The line was electrified in 1939. Quick facts Station code: FNR Operator: Southeastern Distance from London Victoria: About 20 miles (32 km) Platforms: 2 Line: Chatham Main Line Typical service: 1 train per hour to London Cannon Street (via Bromley South) 1 train per hour to Canterbury East, with some services continuing to Dover Priory on Sundays. Peak hours see extra trains. Passenger numbers In 2024/25, the station recorded approximately 131,500 entries and exits, making it one of the quieter stations on the Southeastern network, though busier than many rural Kent stations. Facilities Small ticket office (weekday mornings only) Ticket machine Small coffee kiosk 36-space car park Cycle parking No ticket barriers Limited step-free access (there is no step-free route between the two platforms). The station sits in open countryside despite serving several villages. It retains a substantial Victorian station building on the London-bound platform. It was renamed from Farningham Road & Sutton-at-Hone to its current name. The nearby villages are known for the scenic River Darent valley, making this a pleasant filming location.