We're delighted to announce Stagecoach route 349 from Hastings to Bodiam will operate on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 31st July 2011. Timetable information can be found here.
We are delighted to announce that " Tenterden Taxis" a local private hire company offers transfers between Headcorn Railway Station (and other locations) and Tenterden Station. For enquiries or to prebook your travel please contact them on 01580 292898 or 07754 821625.
As a result of feedback from our visitors the suggested most direct route to the K&ESR from the M25 is to join the M26 at junction 5 which after a short time joins the M20 at junction 3 and head south-bound signposted towards the Ashford/Dover direction. Leave the M20 at junction 8 - the Leeds Castle exit and take the B2163 through the village of Leeds and past the entrance to the castle on your left. This rural road soon meets the A274 at a crossroad junction, turn left here and head through the villages of Sutton Valence, Headcorn and Biddenden where the A274 becomes the A262. Where this road meets the A28 turn right towards Tenterden passing through the suburb of St Michaels before entering Tenterden High Street. Once in the High Street continue until you see The Vine public house, turn right here into Station Road and Tenterden Station and our FREE car park is located just over the level crossing.
By Car - Free parking is provided at Tenterden (TN30 6HE) and Northiam (TN31 6QT), both of which are situated on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings making the line easy to reach. If you need to fill up with fuel before you leave home or think you'll need to when you're visiting us check this website for the cheapest fuel prices.
Note: There is no car parking at Bodiam Station - Passengers wishing to visit Bodiam are advised to 'Park'n'Ride' from either Tenterden or Northiam.
Tenterden is about 12 miles southwest of Ashford and the Town Station is just off the beautiful tree-lined High street. From the Channel Ports, North Kent, South East London and Essex, take the M20 to junction 9 (Ashford) and follow the A28 to Tenterden. From Canterbury, Thanet and East Kent, take the A28 through Ashford.
Northiam village is about 12 miles north of Hastings - the station is adjacent to the A28 one-mile north of the village centre. From Rye, take the A268 to Northiam. From West Kent or South London, take the A21 to Flimwell and follow the A268 through Hawkhurst to Northiam.
www.traveline.org.uk A very useful website for impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three!
By Train
National Rail Enquiry Line: 08457 48 49 50 Southeastern - The company that runs the trains in Kent, East Sussex and south-east London.
By Bus
National Bus Helpline: 0871 200 2233 Buses linking Tenterden , Northiam and Bodiam with many parts of Kent are operated by Arriva Kent & Sussex and Stagecoach East Kent. From 6th April 2008 Tenterden Station will be served by service 298 on Sundays, linking Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Paddock Wood, Goudhurst, Cranbrook and Rolvenden with Tenterden Station.
Live Traffic News for the South East Of England direct from the Highways Agency is detailed below
On the A3 northbound between the junctions with the A325 and the A283 Godalming, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, from 30 January 2012 to 17 February 2012.
The A259 from Hastings East towards Folkestone will be closed between the junctions with the A268 and the A2070 due to roadworks, between 9:30 am and 4 pm, from 30 January 2012 to 10 February 2012.
The A259 from Folkestone towards Hastings East will be closed between the junctions with the A2070 and the A268 due to roadworks, between 9:30 am and 4 pm, from 30 January 2012 to 10 February 2012.
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the M3 and the A272, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 18 February 2012.
On the M3 westbound exit slip at junction J4 , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9:45 pm and 6 am, from 5 November 2011 to 18 April 2012.
On the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272 and the M3, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9 pm and 6 am, from 31 January 2012 to 11 February 2012.
On the M3 westbound between junctions J3 and J4, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9:45 pm and 6 am, from 5 November 2011 to 18 April 2012.
On the A2 from Rochester towards Dartford between the junctions with the A2260 and the M25, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 8 February 2012.
On the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A343 and the A303, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 10 pm and 6 am, from 16 January 2012 to 4 May 2012.
On the M25 clockwise between junctions J9 and J10, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 31 January 2012 to 19 February 2012.
On the A2 from Dartford towards Rochester between the junctions with the M25 and the A2260, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 8 February 2012.
On the M27 westbound between junctions J4 and J2, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 14 January 2012 to 11 February 2012.
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A343, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 31 January 2012 to 18 February 2012.
On the M275 northbound before the junction with the A27, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 4 March 2012.
On the A27 eastbound exit slip to the A259 , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 23 January 2012 to 11 February 2012.
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A343, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 27 January 2012 to 16 February 2012.
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A33 and the A272, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9 pm and 6 am, from 9 January 2012 to 7 February 2012.
On the M27 eastbound between junctions J11 and J12, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to bridge repairs , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 31 January 2012 to 4 March 2012.
On the A27 westbound entry slip from the A259 , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 24 January 2012 to 11 February 2012.
On the M27 westbound entry slip at junction J12 , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to bridge repairs , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 4 March 2012.
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A343, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 25 January 2012 to 14 February 2012.
On the M27 eastbound between junctions J2 and J3, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 11 February 2012.
On the M27 westbound between junctions J12 and J11, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to bridge repairs , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 4 March 2012.
On the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A343 and the A303, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 31 January 2012 to 10 February 2012.
On the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A343 and the A303, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 9 pm and 6 am, from 27 January 2012 to 8 February 2012.
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A343, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 10 pm and 6 am, from 16 January 2012 to 4 May 2012.
On the M3 westbound between junctions J4A and J5, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 10 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 28 February 2012.
On the M3 eastbound between junctions J5 and J4A, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 10 pm and 6 am, from 30 January 2012 to 28 February 2012.
