How to get to Rivendell

Taxis
Trains from London
Buses from Brighton

Taxis
Important: Do book a taxi in advance. It is often impossible to get a taxi between 4-6pm without it having been booked beforehand, (best to do so the day before travelling).

At Uckfield station take a taxi to Rivendell (Chillies Lane, next to Church; (£7-8, but check the price beforehand with driver). Uckfield (01825): 760 222 (Fairline), 762 000 or 761716 (Uckfield), 767000 (S&R), 765 885 (R&R).

You can also leave the train at Crowborough, 2 stops (11 mins.) before Uckfield - £7-8. One phone does 4 companies: Crowborough (01892): 667 782

Buxted station is nearer to Rivendell, but there are no taxis there.

By train from London to Uckfield
There is a direct hourly service from London Bridge, leaving shortly after the hour, usually from platforms 10-16 - allow 75 minutes. We suggest the direct trains: London Bridge 1608, Uckfield 1722 London Bridge 1633, Uckfield 1752 (additional ‘rush hour’ train) London Bridge 1710, Uckfield 1820

If you are travelling from London Victoria or other stations you can join these trains at East Croydon (platform 6), 15 mins later.

Please check train times and engineering schedules: 08457 48 49 50, or website www.nationalrail.co.uk

Return Journey
Lifts to the station are usually available at the end of retreats. There is an hourly train service from Uckfield to London Bridge.

Bus from Brighton
Stagecoach service 29 for Tunbridge wells, leaving Churchill Square. Please check times at www.buses.co.uk or on 01273 517 713. The bus arrives at Uckfield bus station approximately 54 minutes after leaving Brighton. Book a taxi in advance to pick you up from here.

If you would like to walk, stay on the bus and ask for the stop at the Crow and Gate pub, about 15mins after stopping at Uckfield. From here walk 100metres along the main road, (the A 26), toward Tunbridge Wells. The first turning on the right is Chillies Lane. Rivendell is approximately a 35 min. walk away down Chillies Lane.

Do bear in mind that on a Sunday there is a less frequent bus service.

Important: Do book a taxi in advance. It is often impossible to get a taxi between 4-6pm without it having been booked beforehand, (best to do so the day before travelling).

Rivendell bookings are handled by
Croydon Buddhist Centre
96-8 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1ND
Tel: 020 8688 8624 [from outside UK +44 20 8688 8624]