Trains to Rother Valley Railway
If you're travelling to the Rother Valley Railway by train, the nearest train station – Robertsbridge – is just a minute's walk away. Just step out of the station, look to your right and you'll see the Rother Valley Railway entrance just a few steps away. Regular Southeastern services connect Robertsbridge station with London, Hastings and Tonbridge.
The Rother Valley Railway project is a great chance to experience how a heritage railway can come to life. Currently offering occasional open days at the station, the project is working to link up with the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a similar heritage line, in a few years' time.
Visit Rother Valley Railway's official website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:10 - 12:50 |
| Saturday | 07:10 - 13:45 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Lost Property | Available |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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| Nearest station with more facilities | The nearest station(s) with more facilities than Robertsbridge are:
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Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Available |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| 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 | 73 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 20 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Platforms step free, interchange via road bridge. Car Park is step free. |
| Ramps for train access | Unavailable |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are not available |
First Class Lounge
More about the Rother Valley Railway
Although the line is not up and running yet, the station currently has a small shop and visitor centre, which opens every Sunday to the public. Plans to open up the railway are in progress, which involve building new bridges and restoring the main station.
Currently, the Rother Valley Railway hosts various open days and events throughout the year, including model railway exhibitions and special occasion celebrations.
Departures and arrivals from Robertsbridge
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Hastings | Southeastern | 20:37 | 2 | On time |
| to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 20:38 | On time | |
| to Hastings | Southeastern | 21:07 | 2 | On time |
| to Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 21:08 | On time | |
| to Hastings | Southeastern | 21:37 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 20:37 | 2 | On time |
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 20:38 | On time | |
| from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 21:07 | 2 | On time |
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 21:08 | On time | |
| from Tunbridge Wells | Southeastern | 21:37 | 2 | On time |