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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Shepherds Well
- Departure station
- Shepherds Well station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Shepherds Well CT15 7PE
Operators serving Shepherds Well
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Facilities at Shepherds Well
- Basic Platform
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Shepherds Well
- East Kent Light Railway
About your departure station
Opened in 1861 by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway, Shepherds Well served Kent's coalfields.
The station's simple design reflected industrial needs.
Handling 20,000 annual passengers, it maintains rural connections.
Shepherds Well represents the survival of country stations through niche uses here serving both local communities and heritage railway enthusiasts.
The station's unchanged character offers a glimpse into Kent's industrial past, where railways once moved minerals but now primarily serve scattered villages and tourists exploring the area's transport history.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Shepherds Well to Forest Gate?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Shepherds Well and Forest Gate?
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