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Don’t forget to plan your onward journey from the train station, take a look below at the best places to visit near to Southeastern stations simply add a scenic walk, taxi or bus ride
Chartwell – Edenbridge (4 miles), Oxted (6 miles), Sevenoaks (6 miles), and Bromley South (via bus) are the nearest train stations. Onward travel via bus or taxi. Bus 246 runs from Bromley South and Hayes (Kent) on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Knole – The nearest train station is Sevenoaks (1.2 miles). Onward travel via foot or bus. Please note the walk takes approximately 30 minutes and is uphill. Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are also nearby, with onward travel via bus. Show a valid train ticket for 2 for 1 entry and a 20% discount in the shop.
Quebec House – The nearest stations are Edenbridge (4 miles), Oxted (4 miles), Sevenoaks (6 miles), and Bromley South (via bus). Onward travel via bus. Bus 246 stops in Westerham, a short walk from the house.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden – The nearest stations are Staplehurst (5 miles) and Headcorn (7 miles). Onward travel via taxi. Bus services are limited, so pre-booked transport is recommended.
Scotney Castle – The nearest station is Wadhurst (7 miles). Onward travel via taxi. Tunbridge Wells station is also nearby (9 miles), with bus connections to Lamberhurst.
Ightham Mote – The nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham (3 miles). Onward travel via taxi or a scenic walk. Sevenoaks station is also nearby (6 miles), with limited bus service.
Emmetts Garden – The nearest stations are Sevenoaks (6 miles), Oxted (6 miles), and Edenbridge (5 miles). Onward travel via bus or taxi. Bus 246 stops nearby on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Smallhythe Place – The nearest station is Rye (10 miles). Onward travel via taxi. Tenterden is the closest town, accessible by local bus services.
White Cliffs of Dover – The nearest station is Dover Priory (2 miles). Onward travel via foot, bus or taxi. The walk from the station to the cliffs is scenic but uphill.
Chartwell- The 236 bus operates between East Grinstead and Oxted stopping at the Mapletown road (0.5 miles). Please note this does mean walking along a country lane to get to the Chartwell entrance. Sundays and public holidays: Catch the 246 London Bus route from Bromley North (passing close to Bromley South train station) to Chartwell - See the 246 Timetable for more details.
Knole- Arriva and Go Coach buses service Sevenoaks, with several routes connecting it to other towns in Kent. 'Sevenoaks School', on A225 High Street, is the nearest bus stop to the main entrance gate of Knole (0.7 miles). There is a bus station located in Sevenoaks town centre (0.9 miles). Show a valid bus ticket for 2 for 1 entry and a 20% discount in the shop.
Quebec House- The 246 service runs from Bromley North train station (passing Bromley South train station) to Westerham (0.2 miles). The 401 service runs from Sevenoaks and the 236 runs from Edenbridge and Oxted, and stops at The Green (0.2 miles).
Surrey Connect Shuttle service
On Saturdays, Surrey County Council operates a shuttle service between Oxted Station and 3 National Trust sites: Chartwell, Quebec House and Emmetts Garden.
All journeys must be booked in advance. They should be booked at least 30 minutes before travelling and can be booked up to seven days in advance.
See the East north National Trust shuttle service timetable or download the Surrey Connect App. Alternatively, bookings can be made over the phone on 0300 123 7751 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm).
The White Cliffs of Dover- There are signed pathways from Dover port, railway station and town centre. The White Cliffs of Dover are on the Saxon Shore Way path but there’s a steep climb to get to the cliff top. Here is a walking guide to help you.
Find out which Southeastern stations are the closest and easiest to get to National Trust places from beautiful manors and houses in the centre of pretty towns, coastal walks steeped in history, stunning moated castles and world-renowned gardens. You're bound to find somewhere and something to inspire you.