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About Hildenborough (HLB) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Hildenborough station
Rings Hill
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 8LX

Hildenborough Station can be found on Rings Hill in Hildenborough as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Hildenborough Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Hildenborough Station

Welcome to Hildenborough Station

Nestled in the greenery of Kent, Hildenborough Railway Station serves as a convenient link for both daily commuters and adventurous travelers looking to explore the picturesque South East of England. Whether you’re planning your journey to bustling London, scenic Tonbridge, or beyond, Hildenborough offers a comfortable and efficient gateway.

Facilities and Amenities

For those keen on sorting out tickets and travel plans, the station provides several options. The ticket office is open from 06:10 to 12:50 on weekdays and until 13:50 on Saturdays. There are ticket machines to facilitate purchasing and collecting pre-booked tickets. Conveniently located on the station's forecourt, the accessible ticket machines ensure that everyone can get their tickets with ease.

Customer assistance is available during staffed hours. The station is equipped with help points, and departure information can be easily seen on screens or heard through announcements. If you need a bit more assistance, you can pre-book help for navigating the station or boarding trains. Notably, Hildenborough is a Secure station, ensuring traveler safety with the help of CCTV monitoring.

Accessibility

With a commitment to accessibility, Hildenborough provides some step-free access. Platform 1, servicing trains towards London, is step-free accessible. However, access to platform 2 is only possible via steps. For those with additional mobility requirements, a mobile Assistance Team is available through advance booking to ensure that your trip is as smooth as possible.

For those traveling with bicycles, the station hosts 60 cycle spaces near the car park entrance. The bicycle storage is sheltered, although it comes without CCTV surveillance.

Shopping and Refreshment Options

Whether you need a quick caffeine hit before your journey or a newspaper for the commute, the on-site coffee shop and vending machines offer essential refreshments. However, ATMs, currency exchange options, and baby changing facilities are not available at this station.

Onward Travel Options

Hildenborough station is well-connected to several transport links, expanding your options beyond the railway. During railway disruptions, a replacement service can be found next to the coffee shop outside the station. Taxis are conveniently available at the station's front, providing a seamless transition to your next destination. Additionally, bus services nearby can be explored further here.

Popular Train Routes

The station is an ideal starting point for culturally rich experiences in London, with well-timed connections. Whether you're journeying from Hildenborough to London Bridge or setting your sights on the charming towns nearby, such as Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, you'll find a variety of travel options to suit your needs. Keen explorers might find interest in routes heading to Ashford International or even seaside escapes like Hastings.

Final Thoughts

Hildenborough Railway Station is more than just a transit hub; it’s a node of connectivity and convenience, providing access to both city life and idyllic countryside. Whether your journey takes you far or near, the station ensures you'll find your plans well within reach, adding ease and comfort to your travel experience. While exploring your onward journey, be sure to book your tickets in advance to secure the best fares and enjoy smooth travels from Hildenborough.

Hildenborough Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 12:50
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Sunday:
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

station forecourt

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 12:50
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southeastern Customer Services

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1  for services towards London. There is no step free access to Platform 2. Stepped access only to platform 2 for services away from London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

station forecourt

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting rooms

Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present

Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spaces8
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 12:50
Saturday:07:10 to 13:50
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required - although only limited step free access at this station ) is available during station staffing hours (see Staff Help available times) . You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. You can also travel without booking, just make yourself known to staff as far in advance as possible of the train you would like to get - we recommend at least 20 minutes. The meeting point for assisted travel is the ticket office or you can use the help point on the platform. There are staff on all the trains that call at this station that can assist with getting on and off trains only. If no staff at the station ensure you position yourself on the platform so the on train staff can see you.Where staff are not available at the station to assist, and you need assistance beyond just getting on or off the train, we now have a mobile Assistance Team who can be deployed to stations. This can be arranged in advance by booking through Customer Services or by using the Help Point on the station (although inevitably there will be a delay if not booked in advance) - alternatively a taxi can be arranged, at no additional cost, to convey you to the nearest station where you can be assisted further.

ToiletsYes

Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours

Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting rooms

Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present

Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces280
Accessible spaces8
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Note<p>From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50</p>
Daily£7.80
Annual£1,299.00
Sunday£3.50
Weekly£34.50
Monthly£122.50
Off_peak£7.10
Saturday£4.80
Six_monthly£724.00
Three_monthly£366.50
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Coffee shop and Selecta vending machine

ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces60

You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.

entrance to car park

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Hildenborough Station

All you need to know about Hildenborough's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Outside of the station, next to the coffee shop.

station front

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Live Departures and arrivals from Hildenborough Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Hildenborough station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.