London to Chartwell by train and bus or taxi

Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill, is a popular attraction. It is not near a station but there are bus services from several stations to Westerham, then it is 2 miles signposted walk to Chartwell. On Sundays and Bank Holidays bus 246 from Bromley and Hayes operates all the way to Chartwell while the House is open (March to October) - making this the easiest way to visit.

Chartwell is open March to October, Daily 1000-1700, House from 1130 by timed ticket.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Monday-Saturday

If you are willing to walk 2 miles a good route to Chartwell is by train from London Victoria to Bromley South (London zone 5, several trains per hour) then bus 246 every 30 minutes to Westerham and follow the signposted 2 miles walk to Chartwell. Bus 246 is a Transport for London route so London Travelcards and Oyster cards can be used on the bus to Westerham, despite it being outside London.

The walk from Westerham is initially across fields then through woodland, some paths may be muddy after wet weather but the worst of the mud can be avoided by following the B2026 road up to Hosey Common car park. Westerham is an attractive small country town with a statue of Churchill on the Green (near the 246 bus stops) and it is well worth exploring if you have time.

Bus 246 passes Biggin Hill Memorial Museum www.bhmm.org.uk which tells the story of the fighter station's important part in the Battle of Britain, look out for the replica Spitfire aircraft by the Museum entrance.

Sunday & Bank Holidays*

On Sundays and Bank Holidays* bus 246 operates all the way to Chartwell when the House is open (March to October). This is the easiest way to visit Chartwell by public transport. Buses are hourly so plan your journey carefully, please see the times below.

* For Bank Holiday dates see www.gov.uk/bank-holidays.

Train
London Victoria	0840	0940	1040	and
Bromley South	0857	0957	1057	then
Bus 246				hourly
Bromley South	0929	1028	1128
Chartwell	1013	1114	1215

Bus 246
Chartwell	1219	and	1620	1720
Bromley South	1306	then	1705	1804
Train		hourly
Bromley South	1331	until	1731	1831
London Victoria	1348		1748	1848

The times of trains and buses are provided in good faith but errors are possible and they may change, please check before you travel with National Rail (trains) and Transport for London (bus 246). A timetable for bus 246 is available from London Bus Routes. Always check weekend and Bank Holiday train times because they may be altered for engineering work.

Bus 246 also passes Hayes station (about 13 minutes after Bromley South) which has trains from either Charing Cross and Waterloo East, or Cannon Street, plus London Bridge. Check train times for your date of travel with National Rail, simply enter 'London' as your 'From' station to see the options.

Alternative Stations

There are buses to Westerham from Oxted and Sevenoaks stations but these buses are less frequent. Bus 236 from Oxted passes near Chartwell but the walk is along a sometimes busy narrow road with no path. The walk of 2 miles from Westerham is longer but safer and you may like to allow time to explore Westerham itself, an attractive small country town.

Taxis

Taxis can be used daily from Oxted and Sevenoaks stations, both about 7 miles from Chartwell. For telephone numbers of local taxi operators please see the station posters:

Oxted station poster Sevenoaks station poster