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Location notes
The terminus of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR). Hythe is a medium sized town with a large number of shops, cafés and takeaways only 5/10 minutes away from the station.
Railway type and traffic
Regular steam and diesel passenger services of the RH&DR running to Dungeness via Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay, New Romney & Romney Sands.
Lots of added trains on Gala days etc.
See the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway website for more information.
Lots of added trains on Gala days etc.
See the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway website for more information.
Environment
Station is always staffed when open and is a safe area.
Road directions
From the M20 Junction 11 the station is well sign posted.
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Hythe map co-ordinates
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Hythe map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a large railway car park just 50p for all day, also a large amount of free parking alongside the canal.
Public transport
Access by RH&DR services from along the coast. Southeastern to Folkestone Central then any bus heading towards Hythe around a 10 minute journey or so.
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Amenities
There are toilets and a small gift shop at the station. There is a small café next door and a large number of takeaways etc in the high street about 5/10 mins away along the canal.
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Hythe
Streetmap links
Hythe general view map
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Hythe
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Hythe
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Hythe general view map
Hythe close up map
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Hythe
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Photographic notes
Plenty of scope from the platforms showing the turntable and any shunting operations. Also a walk along the canal there is The Gem foot crossing which give good views of trains leaving the station and arriving.
General views - All photographs © James Reeves unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
Fig 2 - Looking north west
Fig 3 - Looking north east
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This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
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