- Must visit
Hall Place and Gardens
Historic house museum with Tudor and later interiors, set in gardens and regularly open for exhibitions and heritage visits.
Take a train from Fleet to Erith and enjoy the approximately 73 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
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Historic house museum with Tudor and later interiors, set in gardens and regularly open for exhibitions and heritage visits.
Local museum in Hall Place covering Bexley’s past through archaeology, domestic life and changing communities.
Major contemporary art gallery in Thamesmead’s former library building, showing changing exhibitions and community projects.
Waterside park on the Thames with paths, seating and views of the river, ideal for a short stroll near central Erith.
Open heathland and woodland on higher ground, offering quieter walking routes and broad views across parts of south-east London.
Large riverside reserve on Erith Marshes with grazing land, Thames paths and notable birdwatching opportunities.
Fresh native oysters from the Thames estuary, long linked with nearby Kent and south-east London. A classic local seafood tradition best tried simply dressed.
A jellied eel dish rooted in East End and lower Thames food culture. Eels are cooked in spiced stock that sets into a savoury jelly when cooled.
Hot smoked eels are a long-standing Thames-side speciality, especially around east London and Kent. Rich, oily fish with a distinctive smoky flavour.
Popular Turkish grill and meze restaurant known for kebabs, charcoal-cooked meats and a lively, casual dining room.
Well-known local Indian restaurant serving classic curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites in a relaxed setting.
Casual Turkish and Mediterranean spot for grilled meats, wraps and meze. Good for an easy, informal meal in town.
Moderate for Greater London. Budget meals and coffee are manageable, but accommodation and rail fares are higher than in many UK towns.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Erith station -> London Bridge, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fleet to Erith 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 Erith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Fleet to Erith trains use the Fleet to Rainham (Essex) station pair, with some services arriving at Erith. Use this guide to compare Fleet and Erith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fleet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Fleet.
Wi-Fi is available at Fleet. ATMs are available at Fleet.
Ticket office support is available at Fleet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fleet: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fleet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fleet: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rainham (Essex) is 3 km from Erith city centre. Public transport options include:
Rainham (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Rainham (Essex).
Ticket office support is available at Rainham (Essex). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rainham (Essex): Parking, WC.
Available at Rainham (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rainham (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: If travelling towards London, please use the level crossing. You will need to show a valid ticket for travel, in order for the gate to be opened onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Erith has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Erith.
Ticket office support is available at Erith. 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 Erith: Parking.
Available at Erith: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erith: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: 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 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms. However 'circular' services do run from London Cannon Street , then back to London Cannon Street , from Platform 2 via Barnehurst, please check National Rail Enquiries for this journey availability and times, 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: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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