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Rail Journeys across the Garden of England
STEP ASIDE OVERHYPED SELF-DRIVE JOURNEYS- RAIL TRAVEL IS MAKING A TRIUMPHANT COMEBACK! CELEBRATED AS ONE OF THE GREENEST MODES OF TRANSPORT IN THE UK, HOPPING ON A TRAIN OFFERS A RELAXED ALTERNATIVE TO THE ROAD, FREE FROM QUEUES AT PETROL STATIONS AND PAINFULLY LONG CHARGING BREAKS. FOR A LEISURELY DAY OUT, RAIL TRAVEL CERTAINLY FITS THE BILL.
A welcome shift indeed, travelling by train not only helps ease congestion on the roads but also shines a spotlight on Kent’ s rich railway heritage. Dating back to 1830, the county’ s first station laid the foundations for a rail network that would soon spread across the Garden of England. Today, Kent is home to around 108 operational stations, while many lovingly restored former stations have been given a new lease of life as popular visitor attractions.
Reflecting the rise of slow tourism across the UK, rail travel continues to gather momentum. An Office of Rail and Road analysis reported a 6 % increase in passenger journeys this year, with more than 1.83 billion rail journeys recorded between April 2025 and March 2026.
Amid the chaos of pothole-ridden roads and neverending motorways, direct rail links from London make exploring Kent refreshingly straightforward. Step aboard a heritage train, discover beautifully restored stations and enjoy seamless journeys through the county. Discovering the Garden of England by rail has never been easier, so without further ado … All aboard!
THE WEALDEN PULLMAN www. insidekent. co. uk • 45