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Getting there

Kent vineyards you can reach by train

You don’t need a car, or a designated driver, to visit Kent’s vineyards. Here’s the nearest station for each, how long it takes from London, and whether you can walk the last bit.

Checked against each vineyard’s own visitor information in September 2026.

The short answer

Three Kent vineyards are walkable from a station: Westwell (about a mile from Charing), Warehorne (10 to 15 minutes from Ham Street) and Domaine Evremond (about 30 minutes from Chilham). For the others, including Chapel Down and Gusbourne, you’ll need a taxi from the station, and it’s worth booking it both ways before you set off. Many rural stations have no taxi rank.

Walkable from the station

Walkable from the station

Near Charing

Westwell Wine Estates

  • Station: Charing, about a mile away
  • From London: Direct from Victoria, from about 1 hour 15 minutes, or the high-speed train to Ashford and one stop back
  • Last mile: A gentle walk along country lanes, or a short taxi
  • Booking: Tours get busy, and most people book two or three weeks ahead. Open Friday to Sunday

Full guide to Westwell, with a map

Walkable from the station

Near Ashford

Warehorne Vineyard

  • Station: Ham Street, a 10 to 15 minute walk
  • From London: High-speed train from St Pancras to Ashford, then change for Ham Street
  • Last mile: On foot
  • Booking: Open weekends, 10am to 5pm

Full guide to Warehorne, with a map

Walkable from the station

Chilham, near Canterbury

Domaine Evremond

  • Station: Chilham, about a 30-minute walk
  • From London: About an hour from St Pancras with a change at Ashford, or direct from Charing Cross
  • Last mile: On foot, or a taxi if you’d rather
  • Booking: Tours and tastings are booked ahead. You can also turn up for a glass on the terrace, weather permitting. Open Wednesday to Sunday

A short taxi from the station

Small Hythe, near Tenterden

Chapel Down

  • Station: Headcorn or Ashford International
  • From London: Headcorn from about an hour on Southeastern; Ashford from about 35 minutes on the high-speed line from St Pancras
  • Last mile: Taxi only: about 20 minutes from Headcorn, or 30 to 35 minutes from Ashford. Book it both ways before you travel
  • Booking: Guided tours are booked ahead. The shop and self-guided vineyard walk take walk-ins

Full guide to Chapel Down, with a map

Appledore

Gusbourne

  • Station: Ashford International
  • From London: From about 35 minutes on the high-speed line from St Pancras
  • Last mile: A short taxi ride. Gusbourne lists local firms on its website. Don’t get off at Appledore station: there are no taxis there
  • Booking: Book your return taxi before you go

Full guide to Gusbourne, with a map

Near Staplehurst

Balfour Winery

  • Station: Marden
  • From London: Direct from London Bridge in about 45 minutes, roughly every half hour
  • Last mile: A 5 to 10 minute taxi (there’s no rank at Marden, so pre-book), or about 45 minutes on foot. Balfour runs a free shuttle from Marden from Friday to Sunday; on other days pre-book a taxi
  • Booking: Tours and tastings are booked ahead. The self-guided vineyard walk needs no booking

Full guide to Balfour, with a map

Mereworth, near Maidstone

Yotes Court

  • Station: Tonbridge is easiest from London. West Malling, Wateringbury and Yalding are closer but have fewer trains
  • From London: Tonbridge is about 32 minutes from London Bridge
  • Last mile: Taxi. The vineyard asks you to book well ahead for both journeys
  • Booking: The self-guided wine flight is walk-in, Wednesday to Sunday afternoons from April to October. Tours are booked ahead

Barham, near Canterbury

Simpsons Wine Estate

  • Station: Canterbury West
  • From London: High-speed trains from St Pancras, from about 50 minutes
  • Last mile: A taxi of about 15 minutes
  • Booking: Tours and tastings are booked ahead

Biddenden

Biddenden Vineyards

  • Station: Headcorn
  • From London: From about an hour
  • Last mile: About a 10-minute taxi. Book it before you go
  • Booking: Self-guided tours run May to September and guided tours are booked ahead

Westerham

Squerryes

  • Station: Oxted or Sevenoaks, both about five miles away
  • From London: Oxted from Victoria or London Bridge; Sevenoaks from Charing Cross or London Bridge
  • Last mile: Taxi, booked both ways. From Oxted there’s also the 594 bus to Westerham
  • Booking: Tours must be booked ahead

Tips

Making the day work by train

  • Book the taxi both waysSeveral stations, like Marden and Appledore, have no taxi rank. Most vineyards list local firms on their websites.
  • Check the return trainsSome of these lines run only one train an hour, so know which train you’re aiming for before the second glass.
  • Watch for weekend engineering worksReplacement buses are common on Kent lines at weekends. Check on the day.
  • Book tours aheadGuided tours at most estates need booking, especially on summer weekends. Walk-in tastings are the exception, not the rule.

Book a tasting

Tastings at train-friendly vineyards

Tours and tastings you can book at Balfour, Gusbourne, Yotes Court and Warehorne.

Rather not sort out the trains?

These tours leave from London Bridge and take care of all the travel, with lunch included.

Cellar Door Wine Tour from London

From London Bridge · 8 hours · Picnic lunch

Tastings at Sedlescombe Organic, Chapel Down and Woodchurch, with a picnic lunch in the Chapel Down herb garden.

Starts London Bridge, central London

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Good to know

Questions people ask

Which Kent vineyard is easiest to reach by train?

Westwell, about a mile from Charing station, and Warehorne, a 10 to 15 minute walk from Ham Street. Domaine Evremond is about 30 minutes on foot from Chilham station.

Can I get to Chapel Down by train?

Yes, but you’ll need a taxi for the last part. Take the train to Headcorn (about 20 minutes by taxi) or Ashford International (30 to 35 minutes), and book the taxi both ways before you travel.

Which station is best for Gusbourne?

Ashford International, then a short taxi. Avoid Appledore station, which has no taxis.

Do I need to book a vineyard visit in advance?

For guided tours, yes. A few estates, including Chapel Down, Yotes Court and Domaine Evremond, also offer tastings you can walk in for, but check opening days first.