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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ticket Office | |||||||
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes station forecourt | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
Customer services notes | This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021 | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | Southeastern Customer Services | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||
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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 gates | No | ||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes station forecourt | ||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
Waiting rooms | Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present | ||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||
Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||||
Accessible spaces | 8 | ||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||
Staff Help | |||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||
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. |
Toilets | Yes Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Operator | APCOA Parking | ||||||||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 280 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee shop and Selecta vending machine |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 60 You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk. entrance to car park |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Outside of the station, next to the coffee shop. |
station front |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 18:34 | 1 | On time |
from London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 18:37 | 2 | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 18:40 | 2 | On time |
from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 19:04 | 1 | On time |
from London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 19:06 | 2 | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:10 | 2 | On time |
from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 19:34 | 1 | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:40 | 2 | On time |
from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 20:04 | - | On time |
from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 20:08 | - | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 18:34 | 1 | On time |
to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 18:37 | 2 | On time |
to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 18:40 | 2 | On time |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:04 | 1 | On time |
to Ashford International | Southeastern | 19:06 | 2 | On time |
to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 19:10 | 2 | On time |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 19:34 | 1 | On time |
to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 19:40 | 2 | On time |
to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 20:04 | - | On time |
to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 20:08 | - | On time |