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Private MRI Scans near West Malling & Kings Hill
West Malling station is about 22 miles from the clinic, usually around 35 minutes via the M20 and the M25; from Kings Hill it is about 21 miles and 40 minutes. Larkfield, Leybourne and East Malling use the same motorway route. Parking is free, appointments run seven days a week, and you can book directly without a GP referral.
Kings Hill and West Malling patients can book a scan on our wide-bore MRI for a Saturday, a Sunday or a weekday evening, and receive the consultant radiologist's report within 3 working days.
- From £295
- 22 miles · about 35 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Private MRI Scans for West Malling & Kings Hill patients
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Getting here
From West Malling & Kings Hill to MyScanHub
By car
About 22 miles, usually around 35 minutes: Ashton Way (A228) to junction 4 of the M20, west to the M25, north to junction 2, then east on the A2 and 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 bus. Trains from Aylesford, New Hythe and Snodland on the Medway Valley line run to Strood, where Thameslink trains call at Greenhithe for Bluewater; from West Malling station, trains run to Swanley for the 477 bus to Dartford.
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: West Malling & Kings Hill FAQs
- How long is the drive from Kings Hill?
- About 21 miles, usually around 40 minutes: Teston Road and the A20 to the M20, then the M25 to junction 2 and the A2 east to Bluewater. Parking at Bluewater is free.
- Can I get there from Larkfield or Aylesford by train?
- Yes, with one change. Take a Medway Valley line train from New Hythe (for Larkfield) or Aylesford to Strood, then a Thameslink train to Greenhithe for Bluewater. From Greenhithe station, Fastrack A or the X80 bus runs to Bluewater, or take a taxi.
- Do I need a GP referral for a private MRI scan near West Malling & Kings Hill?
- 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.