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Knole
Country house with fine interiors, art and extensive grounds. It combines a museum-style visit with one of Kent's best estates.
Take a train from Bexhill to Otford and enjoy the approximately 55 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 21:48.
Distance 55 km |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 21:48 |
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Country house with fine interiors, art and extensive grounds. It combines a museum-style visit with one of Kent's best estates.
Local history museum covering the nearby aerodrome, wartime heritage and village life through artefacts and displays.
Museum in nearby Sevenoaks with collections on local history, art and archaeology, useful for understanding the wider area.
Village centre street lined with historic buildings, shops and access to key sights, ideal for a short heritage stroll.
Scenic section of the North Downs Way with countryside views above the village, popular for walking and photography.
Open common on the edge of Otford with grassland, woodland and broad views, suitable for easy local walks.
Kentish Huffkin is a traditional Kent bread roll, often split and filled. It is a county staple linked to local baking heritage.
Gypsy Tart is a classic Kent school pudding made with evaporated milk and dark sugar, baked in pastry. It is strongly associated with the county.
Kentish Cobnuts are cultivated hazelnuts grown in Kent. They are prized locally in season for their fresh, delicate flavour.
Country-house dining near Otford with modern British cooking, afternoon tea and a polished but welcoming feel.
Popular pub and restaurant in Otford with hearty British dishes, pizzas and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Traditional village pub in Otford serving British classics, Sunday roasts and local drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Otford is moderate for South East England. Dining and cafés are fairly priced, but accommodation and rail travel to London can raise daily costs for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bexhill to Otford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Otford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bexhill to Otford trains use the Collington to Otford station pair. Use this guide to compare Bexhill and Otford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bexhill is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Bexhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bexhill.
Wi-Fi is available at Bexhill. ATMs are available at Bexhill.
Ticket office support is available at Bexhill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bexhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bexhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bexhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step free access via long steep ramps (over 400m/gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 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 so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Collington is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Collington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Collington.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Collington: Parking.
Available at Collington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Collington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to each platform from either side. Access between platforms via steep ramps (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is at the entrance to platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 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 so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Otford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Otford.
Ticket office support is available at Otford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Otford: Parking, WC.
Available at Otford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Otford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 from Car Park entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance ramp. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge.Step free Interchange between platforms in excess of 400 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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