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Before you start your journey
Departing from Leigh (Kent)
- Departure station
- Leigh (Kent) station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Leigh TN11 8AU
Operators serving Leigh (Kent)
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Facilities at Leigh (Kent)
- Shelter
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (20 spaces)
Explore the area around Leigh (Kent)
- Hever Castle
- Chiddingstone Castle
About your departure station
Built in 1888 as part of the Tonbridge to Redhill line, Leigh served rural Kent communities.
The station was nearly closed in the 1960s but remained open due to local opposition.
Reduced to unstaffed status in 1967, it retains original platform features.
Leigh's survival represents the value of rural stations in the commuter belt.
Recent tourism has increased usage, though facilities remain basic.
The station's history reflects Kent's gradual urbanization, maintaining rail access for this historic village near the North Downs while preserving its quiet, semi rural character for over 130 years.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Leigh (Kent) to Ilford?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Leigh (Kent) and Ilford?
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