Tilbury Fort
Tilbury Fort is a fascinating building. Tilbury Fort on the Thames estuary has protected London’s seaward approach from the 16th century through to the Second World War.
It's simple to reach Tilbury Fort, in Gravesend, by train. Simply hop on a train to Gravesend station and then it's not very far - but it is a 27 minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Tilbury Fort’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 05:45:00 until 20:00:00
- Saturday open from 05:45:00 until 20:00:00
- Sunday open from 06:45:00 until 20:00:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at all times. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | newspapers |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop platform 0, confectionary machines on platform 0 & 2 |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | *Helpline closed on Christmas Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021 |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Saba Park Solutions UK Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 94 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 280 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | both sides of station |
| Cycle storage notes | There are lockers available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Gravesend station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Gravesend
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Gravesend station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:20 | 2 | Late |
| to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 13:42 | 1 | On time |
| to Luton | Thameslink | 13:43 | 1 | Late |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 13:48 | On time | |
| to Ramsgate | Southeastern | 13:48 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Luton | Thameslink | 13:20 | 2 | Late |
| from London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 13:24 | Late | |
| from Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:42 | 1 | Late |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 13:42 | 1 | On time |
| from Luton | Thameslink | 13:51 | 2 | Late |
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