Rainham Station in Essex is in Zone 6. The station is referred to as Rainham (Essex) to avoid confusion with Rainham in Kent.
Please note that spaces at Rainham Car Park are currently limited until 31/05/25. This is due to ongoing construction work at the station. The live tracker may not reflect true occupancy levels during this time. c2c apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Car park full? Nearby stations with c2c car parks include:
- Dagenham Dock (12 minutes’ drive)
- Purfleet (12 minutes’ drive)
- Ockendon (14 minutes’ drive)
Station facilities
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Accessibility
Helpline
03457 44 44 22
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Yes Customer Help Points
Yes Staff Help
Yes Accessible Ticket Office Counter
Yes Induction Loop
Yes Ramp for train access
Yes Accessible public telephones
No National key toilets
Yes Step free access coverage
If travelling towards London, please use the level crossing. You will need to show a valid ticket for travel, in order for the gate to be opened onto the platform
Yes Impaired mobility set down
Outside station entrance
Yes Accessible taxis
Yes Wheelchairs
No -
Toilets and facilities
Toilets
Yes Baby Changing
No Seated Area
No Waiting Room
Closed until further notice
No Trolleys
No Refreshment Facilities
Yes Post Box
No Tourist Information Office
No Shops
No WiFi
Yes ATM Machine
No Left Luggage
No Lost Property
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Buying tickets at this station
Ticket Office
Monday - Friday 06:15 - 09:50
Saturday 00:00 - 00:00
Sunday 00:00 - 00:00Yes Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
(Ticket Office)Yes Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
(Ticket Machine)Yes Oyster Pre Paid
No Oyster Top Up
Yes Travelcard Area
Zone 6
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Continuing your journey
Cycle storage availability
Racks also available nearby on council land
Yes Rail replacement services location
At Bus Stop N at the front of the station.
Yes Taxi rank
No
Yes Tube/ Underground connection
No Airport services
No Cycle hire
No Car park
Reserved Premier Parking (Annual): £1197.00
Please note that the off peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday and on Bank Holidays
Yes Onward Travel
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Yes Port
No
Getting the train to & from Rainham Station
Nearby stations
Rainham Station is situated between Dagenham Dock to the west and Purfleet to the east
Train journey times (average)
To Southend — 47 mins
To Barking — 9 mins
To Fenchurch Street — 25 mins
Check your trains to Rainham Station
Find weekday and weekend timetable information on our timetable and service alteration page
Buy tickets to and from Rainham (Essex) Station
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Address
Rainham Station, Ferry Lane, Rainham, London, RM13 9HY
Ticket office opening times
Mon-Fri from 6:45 am to 10:20 pm
How can we help?
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Is Rainham Station in the Oyster zone?
Rainham Station is in Zone 6 and therefore in the Oyster zone. Contactless travel is advised if you’re travelling in and around the London zones. Or you can get a London Zones 1 – 6 Travelcard on a c2c Smartcard and benefit from exclusive c2c travel perks.
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Where is Rainham (Essex)?
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How far is Rainham from London?
The c2c train from Rainham Station to central London takes just over 20 minutes. In terms of distance, it’s about 14 miles.
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Is Rainham in London?
Rainham is officially in Greater London, although in the past it was in the Chafford hunded of Essex.
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Where is Rainham Marshes?
Rainham Marshes is a diverse nature reserve to the south east of Rainham station, bordering the River Thames. The closest c2c station is actually Purfleet, a 15 minute walk away.
Places to go near Rainham Station
If you want an exciting day out with the family, take the train to Rainham Station and head to Stubbers Adventure Centre where you can learn to climb, kayak and wakeboard. A short bus ride away is Lakeside Shopping Centre which has all of the high street favourites. And the RSPB Rainham Marshes offers great walks and bird spotting.