Wadhurst railway station is on the Hastings line in the south of England and serves the town of Wadhurst, East Sussex. It is 39 miles 23 chains (63.2 km) down the line from London Charing Cross. The station and all trains serving it are operated by Southeastern.

Designed by the architect William Tress, the station was opened in 1851 by the South Eastern Railway. Originally there were sidings and a goods shed, but these have been replaced with a car park.

Unusually, the station features a private entrance to nearby Faircrouch, a large Grade II listed house around 220 yards from the westbound platform.

In 2000 the station buildings and footbridge were given Grade II listed status.

Services

All services at Wadhurst are operated by Southeastern using Class 375 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:

  • 2 tph to London Charing Cross
  • 2 tph to Hastings (1 semi-fast, 1 stopping)

Additional services, including trains to and from and London Cannon Street and Ore call at the station in the peak hours.

Connections

Stagecoach South East route 1066 serves the station.

References

External links

  • Train times and station information for Wadhurst railway station from National Rail



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Track relaying at Wadhurst Station (East Sussex) on Sunday 13th March