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Overview: Train from London to Hildenborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from London to Hildenborough and enjoy the approximately 41 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:56.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 41 km |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your London to Hildenborough trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Hildenborough.
The train distance from London to Hildenborough is 41 km.
The first train from London to Hildenborough leaves at 0:15.
The last train from London to Hildenborough departs at 23:56.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Hildenborough. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
Train companies: Southeastern from London to Hildenborough trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London and Hildenborough. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southeastern Duration
39m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
£20
Southeastern frequency
25 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London and Hildenborough
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Hildenborough.
There is no night train service from London to Hildenborough.
Complete guide to Hildenborough
Things to do in Hildenborough
Discover the best of Hildenborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hildenborough trip today.
Tonbridge Museum
Local history museum in Tonbridge Castle Gateway with exhibits on the town, archaeology, and community life, suitable for a short cultural stop.
The Sidney Gallery
Art gallery at Penshurst Place presenting changing exhibitions in a historic estate setting, ideal alongside a visit to the house and gardens.
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Haysden Country Park
Large country park with lakes, woodland trails, and family-friendly walks, popular for fresh air and easy outdoor time near Hildenborough.
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Penshurst Place Gardens and Parkland
Scenic estate parkland around Penshurst Place with riverside paths and broad views, appealing for leisurely walks in a historic landscape.
Tonbridge Sportsground
Riverside walking area through Tonbridge with open green space, boating views, and a pleasant route linking town landmarks and parks.
- Vegetarian
Kentish Apple Crumble
A Kent staple of diced local apples baked under a buttery topping. It reflects the county’s long orchard tradition and is a classic pudding in homes and pubs.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Kentish Brie
Soft cow’s milk cheese made in Kent with a bloomy rind. It is one of the county’s best-known modern local foods and often served on British cheeseboards.
Kentish Ale
Traditional bitter ale long associated with Kent breweries and pub culture. It is a classic local drink, often brewed with Kent hops grown across the county.
The Weighbridge Cafe and Farm Shop
Popular café and farm shop restaurant near Hildenborough serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and produce-led seasonal dishes.
The Plough and Barn at Leigh
Historic country pub near Hildenborough known for British pub classics, real ales and a cosy atmosphere with garden space.
The Old Fire Station
Smart brasserie in nearby Tonbridge offering modern British and European dishes in a polished but approachable setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and lodging cost more than in many UK towns, while local rail to London can raise daily travel costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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To the city centre
Tonbridge station -> Tonbridge town centre
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- There are no regular bus services serving Hildenborough station; rail and pre-booked taxi are the main onward options.
- Ticket machines are available at Hildenborough station. Oyster and Oyster top-up are not available there.
Plan your visit to Hildenborough
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Hildenborough.
The train journey from London to Hildenborough offers views of the picturesque Kent countryside, including rolling fields and charming villages, making it a pleasant experience for those who enjoy rural scenery.
FAQs: London to Hildenborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Hildenborough 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 Hildenborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from London to Hildenborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Hildenborough.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Hildenborough
Most London to Hildenborough trains use the London Charing Cross to Hildenborough station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Hildenborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Hildenborough
Which London station do trains to Hildenborough leave from?
Trains from London to Hildenborough leave from London Charing Cross. The station is from London city centre at London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF.
London Charing CrossLondon Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF
City-centre transport
Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre
MetroBakerloo Line Northern Line.
London Charing Cross train station facilities and services
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London BridgeLondon Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX+44 345 711 4141
City-centre transport
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Charing Cross - Hayes, London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks, London Charing Cross - Gravesend, London Charing Cross - Dartford, London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells, London Charing Cross - Ramsgate, London Charing Cross - Maidstone East, London Charing Cross - Hastings, London Charing Cross - Dover Priory, London Charing Cross - Ashford International, London Charing Cross - Chislehurst, London Charing Cross - Sidcup, London Charing Cross - Minster, London Charing Cross - Folkestone Central, London Charing Cross - Headcorn, London Charing Cross - Orpington, London Charing Cross - Gillingham, London Charing Cross - London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross - Bromley South, London Charing Cross - Canterbury West, London Charing Cross - Tonbridge, London Charing Cross - Slade Green, London Charing Cross - Lewisham · 12m · £1 · every ~36 min
London Victoria - London Bridge · 58m · £10 · every ~4 min
BusN381, 381 · 12m · £2 · every ~24 min
N21 · 14m · £4 · every ~2 min
SubwayJubilee · 5m · £2 · every ~71 min
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London VictoriaLondon Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU+44 3450774224
City-centre transport
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus24 · 8m · £2 · every ~25 min
148 · 9m · £2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 10m · £2 · every ~46 min
390 · 25m · £2 · every ~26 min
26, N26 · 28m · £4 · every ~27 min
A8 · 37m · £1 · every ~10 min
SubwayCircle, District · 5m · £2 · every ~108 min
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Hildenborough station do trains from London arrive at?
Trains from London to Hildenborough arrive at Hildenborough. Hildenborough is 1 km from Hildenborough city centre.
HildenboroughHildenborough station, Rings Hill, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 8LX+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Hildenborough from Hildenborough city centre
Bus402B, 402W, 402A, 402 · 39m · £2 · every ~4 min
Hildenborough train station facilities and services
Hildenborough has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hildenborough. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hildenborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hildenborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hildenborough: 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 1 for services towards London. There is no step free access to Platform 2. Stepped access only to platform 2 for services away from London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms, 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: Yes.
Train stations for London to Hildenborough
Check train stations information for London and Hildenborough, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in London that goes to Hildenborough is London Charing Cross, and it arrives at Hildenborough.
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