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Getting to Gusbourne without a car
Acclaimed sparkling wine house overlooking Romney Marsh. A fast high-speed train to Ashford, then a fixed-price taxi.
Last legTrain + short taxi
From LondonAbout 1 hr 15 min
AddressKenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2BE
Websitegusbourne.com
Nearest stations
- 🚉 Ashford InternationalTrains from London St Pancras and Stratford International (high speed, every ~15 min)Then: Pre-booked taxi (Gusbourne's recommended firm quotes a set fare)
- 🚉 RyeTrains from Ashford International (3 stops)Then: Taxi
Step by step
- Take a high-speed train from St Pancras to Ashford International.
- Take a pre-booked taxi to the estate. Gusbourne names a preferred firm with a fixed fare from Ashford on its contact page.
Don’t get off at Appledore
Appledore station is the nearest on the map, but Gusbourne specifically warns against using it. There are no taxis and no regular buses there.
For walkers
The Saturday Walkers’ Club Ham Street to Appledore walk (about 12 miles) crosses the Gusbourne vineyard. It’s a good way to combine a long walk with a tasting, but book your tasting first.
Visiting
The Nest (cellar door) is open daily 10:00–17:00, including bank holidays. Tours and tastings are bookable online.