Penhurst station
Station Hill
Penshurst
Kent
TN11 8JE
Penshurst Station can be found on Station Hill in Penshurst as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Penshurst Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Kent, Penshurst Station serves as a charming gateway to the idyllic landscapes and quaint villages that dot this beautiful region. A traveler’s haven, Penshurst offers easy access to several key locations, whether you're commuting for work or heading out on an adventure. This article will delve into the amenities, transport links, and popular travel routes from Penshurst, providing you with all the information you need to plan your journey.
Penshurst Station is straightforward in its offerings, providing essential services for those embarking on a journey. While there isn't a ticket office, travelers can still collect tickets purchased online via accessible ticket machines. The station features an induction loop for the hearing impaired and support for travelers with disabilities is available through help points.
Accessibility is a mixed bag at Penshurst. While some facilities are step-free, certain areas of the station aren't. Specifically, there is step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances, but there is no step-free transition between platforms. Assistance can be pre-arranged, or accessed by using on-board train staff when available. The station lacks waiting rooms, toilets, and refreshment facilities, which travelers should keep in mind when planning their visit.
Penshurst is well connected when it comes to onward travel. For passengers needing rail replacement services or bus connections, detailed information can be found in the Onward Travel Information Map available at the station. While there are no direct cycle storage facilities or hire options, travelers can plan other modes of transport.
When it comes to destinations, Penshurst serves as an ideal starting point for exploring nearby towns and cities. If you're planning a trip to historical Tonbridge or heading into the hustle and bustle to London Bridge, you've got options. Explore the lovely markets of Tunbridge Wells or enjoy a scenic rail journey to Gatwick Airport.
For those seeking a connection to other key London stations, you can travel to London Charing Cross or London Cannon Street. The station's location offers flexibility, whether you're commuting for business or leisure.
Penshurst is more than just a train station; it is the starting point for countless journeys and adventures. Despite its quaint and modest facilities, it offers a glimpse of convenience wrapped in the charm of England's serene countryside. So whether you're a local resident, a commuter, or an adventurous traveler, Penshurst Station stands ready to launch your next journey into Kent and beyond. Purchase your tickets today and set off on your adventure from Penshurst—a small station with big connections.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Penshurst, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
| Ticket machines | Yes |
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Smartcards | |
| Smartcards issued at this station | No |
| Smartcard validators | Yes |
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Penshurst |
| Customer help points | Yes |
| Customer services notes | Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day. |
| Luggage storage | No |
| Lost property | Southern |
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. No step-free access between platforms. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the station entrance. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are not usually available at this station. However, some trains have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Penshurst |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up adjacent to platform 2 |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Penshurst |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Assistance can be pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. If you choose to travel unbooked (turn up and go), when the station is staffed, our station staff can provide assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Please contact a member of staff on arrival. Most trains at this station have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
Whether you pre book assistance or travel on a 'turn up and go' basis, we recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
| Toilets | No |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Penshurst |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | None |
| Type of Storage | |
| Sheltered | None |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Tonbridge | Southern | 09:32 | 1 | On time |
| from Redhill | Southern | 09:47 | 2 | On time |
| from Tonbridge | Southern | 10:09 | 1 | On time |
| from Redhill | Southern | 10:22 | 2 | On time |
| from Tonbridge | Southern | 11:09 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Redhill | Southern | 09:32 | 1 | On time |
| to Tonbridge | Southern | 09:47 | 2 | On time |
| to Redhill | Southern | 10:09 | 1 | On time |
| to Tonbridge | Southern | 10:22 | 2 | On time |
| to Redhill | Southern | 11:09 | 1 | On time |