Alistair Rutherford, 45, also kicked the male victim to the back and chest, snatching his bag and earphones.
When British Transport Police (BTP) officers successfully hunted him down nearby he headbutted one of them as he resisted arrest.
He pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery, plus assaulting a police officer and was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court.
The court heard how on April 3, just before 9.00pm, Rutherford approached a man stood outside the station station and kicked him in the face, knocking him down.
As the victim got back to his feet, Rutherford kicked him again several teams in the head, chest, and back.
Rutherford then took the victims bag from the floor as well as his headphones, which were around the victims’ neck.
Rutherford fled the scene, and the victim reported what had happened to station staff who in turn called BTP.
Officers attended shortly afterwards and began to search for Rutherford, who was seen walking along a foot tunnel into the station.
He attempted to flee, but was chased by officers and was found to be in possession of the victim’s bag and headphones.
He struggled with the officers as he was arrested, headbutting an officer before being taken into custody.
Detective Constable Victoria Price said: “I’m extremely pleased with the result in this case.
“Rutherford acted with extreme and unprovoked violence for his own personal gain, before again striking out at our officers.
“We do not tolerate violence of any kind on the railway network, whether it be aimed towards passengers or towards our officers as they carry out their duties.
“I want to thank the victim for bravely and quickly reporting the incident to staff, meaning officers could immediately begin to carry out a search of the area that resulted in Rutherford being identified and arrested shortly afterwards.
“We do not tolerate robbery on the network, and will continue to bring offenders to justice.”
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