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Private MRI Scans near Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is further out than most of the towns we serve: about 27 miles from the station, usually around 40 minutes via the A249 and the M2. Patients from Milton Regis, Kemsley and the surrounding villages can book MRI, ultrasound and blood tests without a GP referral. Evening and weekend appointments, and free parking on arrival, make the drive easier to fit in.
A Saturday or Sunday MRI appointment avoids taking time off work for the 40-minute drive from Sittingbourne, and a consultant radiologist reports the scan within 3 working days.
- From £295
- 27 miles · about 40 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Sittingbourne to MyScanHub
By car
About 27 miles, usually around 40 minutes: the A249 to junction 5 of the M2, then west on the M2 and A2 to the B255 into Bluewater.
Free parking is available across Bluewater Shopping Centre. We are located in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — park there for the shortest walk to the clinic.
By train or bus
There is no direct train. Take a Southeastern high-speed train from Sittingbourne to Gravesend and change for Greenhithe for Bluewater, or change at Rainham for a Thameslink train that calls at Greenhithe.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
Your appointment
What to expect at your MRI scan
- 1A safety questionnaire before the scan: tell us about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, pregnancy or claustrophobia.
- 2You lie on the scanner table and a coil is placed over the area being scanned. The scanner is noisy, so you get ear protection and a call button.
- 3Most scans take 20–45 minutes. A few need a contrast injection, which we discuss with you first.
- 4A GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports the scan within 3 working days. The report and images appear in your patient account.
Questions
Private MRI Scans: Sittingbourne FAQs
- How long does it take to get from Sittingbourne to the clinic?
- By car, about 27 miles and usually around 40 minutes via the A249, the M2 and the A2. By train, change at Gravesend (from the high-speed service) or at Rainham (for Thameslink) to reach Greenhithe for Bluewater; that part usually takes under an hour.
- Can I book a weekend appointment?
- Yes. We are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday, so you can avoid taking time off work for the drive from Sittingbourne.
- Do I need a GP referral for a private MRI scan near Sittingbourne?
- No. You can book most MRI scans directly online. Before the scan we go through a safety questionnaire with you, and a GMC-registered consultant radiologist reports every scan.
- When will I get my MRI results?
- Your written report from a consultant radiologist is uploaded to your secure patient account within 3 working days, with your images. You can share both with your GP, physiotherapist or consultant, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through.
- How soon can I have an MRI scan?
- Appointments are often available the same week, and some days the same or next day. The booking page shows live availability, including evenings until 9pm and Sundays.