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'''Wadhurst railway station''' is on the [[Hastings line]] in the south of England and serves the town of [[Wadhurst]], East Sussex. It is {{convert|39|mi|23|chain|km}} down the line from [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]]. The station and all trains serving it are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]].
'''Wadhurst railway station''' is on the [[Hastings line]] in the south of England and serves the town of [[Wadhurst]], East Sussex. It is {{convert|39|mi|23|chain|km}} down the line from [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]]. The station and all trains serving it are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]].

The station is at the bottom of a fairly steep hill, with the town centre about a mile away at the top. An hourly bus (more frequent at peak times) links the station with the town centre and with the neighbouring villages of [[Durgates]] and [[Ticehurst]].


Designed by the architect [[William Tress]], the station was opened in 1851 by the [[South Eastern Railway (UK)|South Eastern Railway]]. Originally there were sidings and a [[goods shed]], but these have been replaced with a car park.
Designed by the architect [[William Tress]], the station was opened in 1851 by the [[South Eastern Railway (UK)|South Eastern Railway]]. Originally there were sidings and a [[goods shed]], but these have been replaced with a car park.
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== Services ==
== Services ==
All services at Wadhurst are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]] using {{brc|375}} [[Electric multiple unit|EMUs]].


The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:<ref>{{NRtimes|December 2023|206}}</ref>
Train services are provided by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]] and the typical off-peak service is two trains per hour to [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]] via [[Tunbridge Wells railway station|Tunbridge Wells]], and two trains per hour to [[Hastings railway station|Hastings]], one semi-fast and one stopping.<ref>[http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browse%20documents/eNRT/May10/timetables/Table206.pdf Network Rail Timetable May 2010: Table 206]</ref>
* 2 tph to [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]]
* 2 tph to {{stnlnk|Hastings}} (1 semi-fast, 1 stopping)

Additional services, including trains to and from and [[Cannon Street station|London Cannon Street]] and {{stnlnk|Ore}} call at the station in the peak hours.


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{{rail line|previous=[[Frant railway station|Frant]] or {{stnlnk|Tunbridge Wells}}|route=[[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]]<br /><small>[[Hastings Line]]</small>|next=[[Stonegate railway station|Stonegate]] or {{stnlnk|Battle}}|col={{SE colour}} }}
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==Connections==
[[Stagecoach South East]] route 1066 serves the station.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/south-east/1066/tunbridge-wells-hawkhurst/xfa1066.i|title=Route 1066: Tunbridge Wells to Hawkhurst and Hastings|work=[[Stagecoach South East]]|access-date=5 March 2024}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Railway stations in East Sussex]]
[[Category:Railway stations in East Sussex]]
[[Category:Former South Eastern Railway (UK) stations]]
[[Category:Former South Eastern Railway (UK) stations]]
[[Category:DfT Category D stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1851]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1851]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by Southeastern]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by Southeastern]]

Latest revision as of 11:37, 26 November 2024

Wadhurst
National Rail
The station in 2006
General information
LocationWadhurst, Wealden
England
Grid referenceTQ621329
Owned byNetwork Rail
Managed bySoutheastern
Platforms2
Other information
Station codeWAD
ClassificationDfT category D
History
Opened1851
Passengers
2019/20Decrease 0.395 million
2020/21Decrease 71,958
2021/22Increase 0.242 million
2022/23Increase 0.287 million
2023/24Increase 0.322 million
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

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.[1]

Services

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

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[2]

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

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Southeastern

Connections

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Stagecoach South East route 1066 serves the station.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "Wadhurst Station and Footbridge (1246217)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  2. ^ Table 206 National Rail timetable, December 2023
  3. ^ "Route 1066: Tunbridge Wells to Hawkhurst and Hastings". Stagecoach South East. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
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