Home of Charles Darwin, Down House
It's simple to reach Home of Charles Darwin, Down House, in Surrey, by train. Simply hop on a train to Orpington station and then it's just a taxi ride to the attraction. Home of Charles Darwin, Down House is full of wonders for all to enjoy – you'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and with so much to look at, it's suitable for all ages. For more information about opening times, visit Home of Charles Darwin, Down House’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: Being staffed may mean there is only staff in the ticket office, who may not always be available to assist - booking is recommended
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:05 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:05 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 06:45 - 21:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Available |
| Oyster topup | Available |
| Oyster validator | Available |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
| Travel card zone | Zone 6 |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Available |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Meteor Parking Ltd | ||||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 319 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 58 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | on either side of station |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are not available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Orpington
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 06:13 | 5 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 06:19 | 4 | On time |
| to London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 06:21 | 2 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 06:24 | 7 | On time |
| to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 06:26 | 3 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 06:16 | 4 | On time |
| from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 06:20 | 2 | On time |
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 06:25 | 3 | On time |
| from London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 06:26 | 8 | On time |
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 06:37 | 2 | On time |
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