Trains from Cross Gates
to Appledore (Kent)
From £92.40
Cross Gates to Appledore (Kent)by train on average takes 4 hrs 16 mins
Cross Gates to Appledore (Kent) one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £92.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 61 minutes
- First train leaves Cross Gates at 06:16
- Last train leaves Cross Gates at 19:22
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Cross Gates to Appledore (Kent) train times
| Last updated: 22:10:06
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:35 Cross Gates On Time | 08:37 Appledore (Kent) On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 8h 2m, 5 changes | ||
00:35 Cross Gates On Time | 09:37 Appledore (Kent) On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 9h 2m, 4 changes |
Cross Gates facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
None
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
new community cafe opened in 2019.
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
NB - Due to the closure of Station Road for a bridge replacement, Rail Replacement will be unable to serve the current stops from Monday 31 March, the revised stops will be the bus stops on Cross Gates Road.
CUSTOMERS TRAVELLING TOWARDS LEEDS - Cross Gates Road, bus stop next to Coe's
CUSTOMERS TRAVELLING TOWARDS GARFORTH, then stations towards YORK & SELBY - Cross Gates Road, bus stop next to Mecca Bingo.
What3words - Towards Leeds - patio.split.price & towards Garforth, Selbby & York - hush.boss.split
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces20
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces15
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to entrance
- Annotation
5 cycle lockers and 10 cycle stand parking spaces
- TypeStands
Lockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:05 to 14:15
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff will come out of the office to assist
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesLeedsGarforth
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Access to platforms 1 and 2 is by ramps. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Step free access from the car park to the station entrance
Appledore (Kent) facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit 'Key Go' page on the southern website.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class LoungeNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is an unheated shelter on both platforms.
- TrolleysNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Post BoxNo
- Atm MachineNo
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2wOcnTtbm65ztWSdb4pVLc/ff4556dbe067f6a009b88484d8aaf9ca/2025-01_CI_SN_RRB_APD_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces17
- Number Accessible Spaces1
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free Parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
All Blue Badge holders need to register their vehicles on APCOA Blue Badge Portal or APCOA Connect, alternatively please call 01895 262122. Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at this station car park.
If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge, but you will still need to register.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces4
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- Annotation
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are not usually available, however on-train staff are available to assist you on and off some services.
- Staff help available opening hours
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B1 station: Step free access to platform 1 (to Ashford International). Short path and gentle ramp to platform 2 (to Hastings). Access between platforms via level crossing.
Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 under the shelter.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No dedicated area
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
