Trains to the Westgate Tower and Museum
Travelling by train to the Westgate Tower and Museum is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the Westgate Tower and Museum is Canterbury West, which is served by Southeastern services throughout the day. It's 6 minutes to the Westgate Tower and Museum on foot. Walk south-west of the station on Pound Lane.
The Westgate Tower and Museum is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and intriguing displays, suitable for all ages.
Visit the Westgate Tower and Museum website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: Being staffed may mean there is only staff in the ticket office, who may not alw
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:15 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 06:15 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Lost Property | Available |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Buffet |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Located on concourse |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Available |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Meteor Parking Ltd | ||||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 112 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 126 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | downside platform - London end |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>Secure cycle storage is available on Platform 1. Please ask staff for details. You may leave your cycle in the rack provided on Platform 1, however you do so at your own risk.</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Both platforms accessed through ticket office . |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are available |
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Departures and arrivals from Canterbury West
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Canterbury West station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 06:50 | 1 | On time |
| to Margate | Southeastern | 06:54 | 2 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 07:19 | 1 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 07:37 | 1 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 07:49 | 1 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 06:50 | 1 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 06:53 | 2 | On time |
| from Margate | Southeastern | 07:19 | 1 | On time |
| from Maidstone East | Southeastern | 07:27 | 2 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 07:36 | 1 | On time |
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Useful travel tips
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