Houses near the station hold their value, with quick trains to London. Local good comp Bullerswood and Kent grammars are within catchment, although longer journeys to Sevenoaks and Chislehurst are possible too.
When the line quadrupled to Orpington between 1900 and 1904, SE&CR made structural provision generous by their standards at Elmstead Woods. An island platform was paired with a large, single-storey building, decorated in the creme brickwork of Grove Park and Orpington.
Trains
Trains to Elmstead Woods Station are operated by Southeastern, with all services operating within Travelcard Zone 4. The station is located on the main line between Grove Park and Chislehurst stations. The station is served by a half-hourly service between Sevenoaks and London Charing Cross via Lewisham, and is also served by a half hourly service between Bromley North and Elmstead Woods.
Getting to Elmstead Woods Station by train can be a convenient and inexpensive option for travelers. The average one-way fare is around £6.4, but fares can be much cheaper when purchased in advance or during off-peak times. Train tickets are sold online or at the station’s ticket office.
The journey time between Elmstead Woods Station and Reading Station varies depending on the type of train and the day of the week. There are 63 possible journeys between the two stations, and travelers can choose from a variety of different train companies.
Passengers can use TrainPal to find cheap train tickets for their upcoming trip from Elmstead Woods Station to London Charing Cross. The site allows passengers to compare prices for different dates and routes, as well as select the best deal. Passengers can also book first class tickets for added benefits such as more space, comfortable seats, and complimentary food and drink. In addition, TrainPal can help passengers to get the most out of their travel budget with tips and tricks for saving money on their train tickets.
Buses
The bus station is served by the route 314, which operates every 15 minutes during the week and 30 on Sundays. The service runs from New Addington to Eltham, stopping at a number of locations along the way, including Shepperton Lane (Coppice Estate Farringdon Avenue, Larch Way, Lovelace Avenue), Crofton Road, Towncourt Lane, Blackbrook Road, Sherborne Road, Amherst Drive, Frankswood Avenue, Church Hill Wood, Sherbourne Lane, Poverest Road, Place Farm Estate Allington Road, Stratford Court Road and Orpington High Street Perry Hall Road.
The station itself is located within the London Borough of Bromley and is in Travelcard Zone 4. It is operated by Southeastern trains, which run on the Grove Park Line. Four trains leave each hour for Orpington, two of which continue on to Sevenoaks. Additionally, two trains per hour run to London Charing Cross, running fast between Hither Green and London Bridge.
The train station offers parking spaces in its car park on Fosters Close in Chislehurst, which can be accessed via the station. These spaces are suitable for medium vehicles, such as cars and vans. There are also a number of additional spaces available on the streets around the station, as well as a car park at the nearby Elmstead Woods. All of the nearby car parks offer a short walk to the train station.
Parking
Located in Travelcard Zone 4, Elmstead Woods Station is served by regular Southeastern trains on the Grove Park Line. Four trains depart each hour for Orpington and two of these continue on to Sevenoaks. The station also offers two services per hour to London Charing Cross and two to London Cannon Street. The station has a paid station car park, cycle storage, and waiting shelters with seating. Facilities include a ticket office normally manned from early morning to mid-evening and self-service ticket machines with Oyster provisions and top-up.
Parking is available at APCOA Chislehurst Car Park, a secure, high quality parking location within walking distance of the station. You can prebook parking sessions for a hassle-free experience or choose to purchase a Season Ticket, which offers unlimited access during car park opening times – weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual options are available. Download the free APCOA Connect app to pay for your parking session – no cash or ticket required.
Things to Do
Elmstead Woods is a great place to go for a walk- there are trails and paths all over the woodlands, although some may be closed in the winter months. The woodland is beautiful and it’s a good idea to take water with you.
There are 63 trains per day between Elmstead Woods Station and Reading Station, and the journey time is around 1hrs 45 mins. The main train operating companies are GWR, London Overground, Thameslink & Southeastern. You can buy first class tickets on most services, which offer more space & complimentary food & drink compared to standard tickets.
The nearest bus stop to Elmstead Woods Station is Walden Road, which is a 6 min walk. You can check bus schedules & prices on Rome2Rio.
