Eurostar is a fantastic way to travel to Paris, Brussels and, recently, Amsterdam. However we have…read moreonce travelled from St. Pancras and found, as we live in Essex, a real bind to get to. Also the cost of getting there is prohibitive. Security at this station is slow and laborious. So, recently, we have been catching the train at Ebbsfleet. Security is swift with no hassle as there is never a queue. Comfortable station with plenty of seating and places for a drink and/or sandwich. Car parking is a walk away and there are plenty of spaces. Trains stop and give ample of time to board. OK, once, and only once, we found people sitting in our reserved seats. They moved off reasonable easily.

Finding Ebbsfleet is simple from the M25, just be prepared to exit soon after coming over the…read moreDartford Crossing. Parking was plentiful but again you must be prepared to pay for the parking per day at the current rate of £11.50. The Ebbsfleet building is practical, built for purpose, a block of glass metal and plastic. Inside the walkways were wide and there was plenty of space. Not much evidence of huge crowds which I assumed might have been there. The lady behind the coffee counter assured the place can get very busy; £2.45 for a Cappuccino. Inside the terminal if you have time you can browse the historic finds located in glass cabinets along the side as well as a full scale train. Check-in is regulated so you might even have time to use the newsagents and the bureau de change. Once through check in you enter the security suite which enables your bags and yourself to under go a search, followed by and encounter with the French Police to check passports. Into the departure lounge I notice a cash machine for Euro's no commission charged, as well as a WH Smiths and Café Nero concessions, this time the Cappuccino cost £1.95. The Departure Lounge has a view over the rail lines providing close up viewing of the trains as arrive and depart. Ebbsfleet on return is a fast affair, as a desire to move to your car and away is a must, at this point I would advise ensuring you have your car park ticket in your wallet, so when you arrive back you can access the car park payment terminals in the main building which saves queuing at the terminals in the car park itself. Plus there was a young guy on the internal machines assisting people through the machine which is handy when you are tired after your trip.

Sadly I'm not sure what happened to the old station, but this one looks like it has been completely…read morerefurbished. In fact, it looks like it was upgraded for HS1, but then I realised that HS1 really doesn't go here. Well, it does, but splits off. Anyway, while it is pretty modern, the fact that it is next to the town centre is really helpful.

Rochester station serves the historic Kent cathedral town, but was actually opened rather late in…read moreUK railway history. Despite having a line through the town from 1858 when the East Kent Railway extended their route from Chatham across the Medway to join the South Eastern line to London, no station was provided for Rochester itself. Passengers were expected to alight either at Chatham or Strood, across the river. The present station was finally opened in 1892 bby the London, Chatham and Dover railway, with a station building in a simple domestic style in cream brick, built alongside the viaduct on which the platforms are located. Despite its attractive appearance, passenger facilities are limited to the ticket office, a waiting room and toilets on the main London-bound platform, and limited cycle storage facilities. The station has two long island platforms, although only the London side retains its attractive Victorian platforms awnings: eastbound passengers to Chatham and beyond make do with a simple hut. One upside is that are there are fine views across the former docks and the Medway river. There is a lift to provide wheelchair access to both platforms and a taxi company in the station building and a taxi rank in front. The station is just a few minutes' walk from the High Street. Services are provided by the Southeastern railway, with frequent trains to both London Bridge and Victoria station, and to Chatham and Dover going east. From late 2009 it will also be served by domestic services on the High Speed line to St Pancras.

Hey, it's a station. It has trains, choo choo! It's quite a…read moregood station I guess. Easy to get to Stratford, Romford, or the city. There's a side entrance to get straight onto Platform 1 (which is the C2C down to Fenchurch St), with a convenient pick-up/drop-off bit outside. Last time I was there they weren't able to help me with my oyster card, and told me to go to an underground station - which is kind of difficult to do with a broken oyster card! That was a while ago though so hopefully not a problem any more. My grandma once fell down the steps there so be careful.

Terminus of the District Line, 20 minutes to the City via c2c national rail, TFL recently took over…read morethe Upminster-Romford Overground service so now that's on the Tube map and also my local station. Have a lot of love for this station.

For anyone visiting Maidstone for the first time Maidstone East station won't exactly fill them…read morewith joy about their visit. The station itself is fairly difficult to navigate if you're unfamiliar with the lay out and there isn't a considerable amount if shelter from the elements. There are easily accessible connecting transport links outside the station.

This station is currently being modernised, so there's building work going on. However, for this…read morereview I will be giving 4 stars based on it's great train links. You can get a train from here into Kent and also to central London via Greenwich and Bexley lines - which is quite cool. There is also a little shop which used to be in the station and which I believe will be moving back in when the station is finished. I do miss not being able to use my Oyster here, and because it is outside the Oyster zone tickets are quite expensive. I also don't like the fact I can't top my oyster up here - yes I know I can't use it, but what if I want to check my balance etc!

I started to use Becontree tanndoori a few weeks ago and will never use another indian take away…read moreagain,gorgeous food,polite staff.say no more.top class!

What a beautiful train station! It was definitely a sight to see and a great location to see when…read moreyou are in London. We specifically came here because we purchased a Eurostar train ticket to Paris. From arriving, to checking in, going through customs, it was very organized and people paid attention. It wasn't chaos as it tends to get in the US. The whole process to getting on and off the train was a piece of cake-definitely not stressful at all. If you are trying to get to Paris, Amsterdam, or any outer cities near London, this is the place to be when needing to take a train. I highly recommend Eurostar since it is a high speed train and will get you to your next destination fairly quick. If you are not planning to leave the city, I still recommend checking it out since it is a beauty and I heard, Harry Potter was filmed here.

Clean station. Hustle and bustle, busy. Clear signage…read more Getting from one platform to another is easy breezy. High-speed trains to get you to international destinations in no time.

Polegate station serves the town of the same name on the northern edge of the Eastbourne…read moreconurbation, and is served by trains on the West Coastway line. It handles around 0.9m passengers a year. The first station on the site opened in 1846 on the Lewes to St Leonards railway line. It became the junction for Eastbourne and for the line northwards to Hailsham in 1849, with the Hailsham line being extended northwards to Eridge on the Uckfield-Groombridge Junction line in 1880. In 1881, to avoid Eastbourne-Hailsham trains having to reverse, a new station was opened further east. The Hailsham line closed in 1968, and the short direct line to Hastings has also closed, necessitating the reversal of all eastbound trains at Eastbourne. In 1986, the 1881 station was closed (it is now a restaurant) and a replacement opened on the site of the original 1846 station, on Polegate High street, and this is the station in use today. It has two platforms, with the main buildings on the north, Eastbourne-bound line. Facilities include a car park, ticket office, waiting rooms or shelters, ticket machines, and cycle storage, but no toilets. There is step-free access both to the ticket office and via short steep ramps to each platform. Between the platforms, there is a footbridge: level access is via the High Street level crossing (allow 5 minutes). Services are provided by Southern; there are two trains an hour to each of Brighton and London Victoria, both via Lewes; and four eastbound to Eastbourne, two of which continue to Hastings and Ore, and one to Ashford.

Just your average train station. Nice long and wide platforms with two waiting rooms (which are…read moreheated!) Good barrier system, although I was sad when the old signal box was removed. Great direct links to London, Brighton, Eastbourne and many more. Staff are nice, there are three (I think) ticket buying machines and two kiosks inside the station. Information packs readily available, you can buy Railcards from here too. I like the welcoming feeling of this station, which also has a night gate for late exits when the barriers are off. I'd recommend this to families, commuters and just about anyone due to the wide platforms and nice service.