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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Penshurst
- Departure station
- Penshurst station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Penshurst TN11 8JE
Operators serving Penshurst
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Facilities at Penshurst
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Penshurst
- Penshurst Place
About your departure station
Established in 1842 by the South Eastern Railway, Penshurst served Kent's agricultural heartland.
Its distinctive oast house style station building survived wartime use.
The 1980s electrification preserved rural services while modernizing operations.
Handling 100,000 passengers annually, it serves both commuters and visitors to historic Penshurst Place.
The station's history reflects Kent's transition from hop growing countryside to London commuter belt, maintaining its original character while adapting to 21st century transport needs.
Its survival demonstrates the value of rural stations in preserving community connections amid changing economic landscapes.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Penshurst to Old Street?
Open the ticket search and enter Penshurst as your departure station and Old Street as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Penshurst and Old Street?
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