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Road directions
From the M2, Junction 4: Go down the A278 towards Gillingham, at the Bowaters roundabout take the first exit. Head along the A2 until you see a turning for the A231, go down the A231 until you approach a set of traffic lights outside the station, turn right into Railway street and after 300 yards you should see the station car park.
Parking
The station has a car park 500 yards down Railway street, you will have to pay to park there.
Public transport
Arriva Medway Towns routes 101 and 182 go near the station. If coming from London it is best to get the train here.
Amenities
The station is near the high street, where the usual array of shops can be found.
Accommodation
There is the King Charles hotel which is a bus ride away. Get the routes 182, 101 or 114 from the town centre and they all stop at the hotel.
All platforms provide good views of passing trains, platforms 1 and 2 are the best, as platform 3 are normally full of people heading to the Kent coast. The footbridge is best but it has wired fencing but you can poke your camera. The light is good all day but in early mornings (especially in winter) eastern views can be ruined by the morning sun but after 10:00 it should be fine. The noise from the nearby roads can pose a problem for people who are making videos.
