Trains from Rufford
to Appledore (Kent)
Rufford to Appledore (Kent)by train on average takes 5 hrs 41 mins
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Rufford at 06:56
- Last train leaves Rufford at 17:56
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeRufford to Appledore (Kent) train times
| Last updated: 15:34:58
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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15:56 Rufford Canceled | 21:37 Appledore (Kent) Canceled | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 5h 41m, 4 changes | ||
16:56 Rufford On Time | 22:37 Appledore (Kent) On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 5h 41m, 4 changes | ||
17:56 Rufford On Time | 23:38 Appledore (Kent) On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 5h 42m, 4 changes |
Rufford facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
no shelter only
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
- CCTVNo
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- 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 from Help Point 24/7.
- Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameLocal Council
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces24
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesBurscough Junction
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Level access to both platforms from Station road up a 5 metre ramp or, from the car park up ramped car park entrance then 30 metres walk to platforms or, up 8 steps then along 20 metres walkway to platform.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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
