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Visit RSPB Rainham Marshes car-free
Just a 30-minute train ride from central London, followed by a 20-minute riverside walk. There are also regular buses from Lakeside and Grays. Our journey planner above will give you train and bus times and walking routes.
Enjoy 50% off entry when you arrive car-free and show a valid train or bus ticket or bike. And enjoy 10% off in the café when you come by train, bus or bike – a thank you for RSPB members too, who already enjoy free entry.
Cyclists welcome and enjoy 50% off entry! There are plenty of bike racks at the visitor centre. You can explore the reserve by bike and also hire bike on site. National Route 13 runs right past the reserve. Plan your cycle route here.
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Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at RSPB Rainham Marshes.
Getting to RSPB Rainham Marshes car-free
Here's our recommended route to RSPB Rainham Marshes. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
Trains to Purfleet run every 30 minutes from London Fenchurch Street, taking half an hour. Purfleet is the closest station, not Rainham.
From Purfleet station it’s an easy 20-minute walk to the visitor centre, following the brown signs along the riverside path. Our journey planner will show you train times and walking route.
By bus
Bus 44 runs regularly from Lakeside and Grays, stopping on Tank Hill Road near the entrance to the reserve.
It’s a 10-minute walk from the bus stop to the visitor centre. Use our journey planner to get bus times and walking route.
About RSPB Rainham Marshes
Rainham Marshes is a haven for all kinds of wildlife – birds, water voles, dragonflies and more – to explore on foot or by bike. There are a number of hides which give great views of wildlife, even without binoculars – but you can also buy or hire a pair. You'll find a cafe, shop and bike hire at our Visitor Centre. Children will enjoy the adventure and toddlers playgrounds and climbing boulders, as well as family activities and events.
For any queries about visiting contact RSPB Rainham Marshes on 01708 899840 or rainham.marshes@rspb.org.uk
Address: New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, RM19 1SZ. Visit Website