Get to Balfour Winery from London, in less than an hour, with our free shuttle bus

Visiting one of England’s “best vineyards” (The Sunday Times) just got even easier, as this August we have launched a free shuttle bus service – so that you can sip award-winning wines, in a stunning vineyard setting, just 45 minutes from central London – without needing to take a car. 

Our shuttle bus will run from Marden train station Friday to Sunday.

Our complimentary shuttle operates between Marden Station and Balfour Winery on:

Friday: 10am – 9pm

Saturday: 10am – 9pm

Sunday: 10am – 6pm

The service runs approximately every 30 minutes.

Our shuttle bus may be available on request at other times. Please contact us to enquire.

How do you take advantage of this free service? The details…

• Our free shuttle service runs too and from the station all day
• There’s no option to pre-book a slot – just hop on board.
• During busy times we operate 2 buses. If the bus is full when you arrive our driver will come back to collect you.
• The shuttle bus will take around Seven minutes to take you from Marden station to our winery (or you can take the 45 minute or so walk)

Why visit us this year?

Balfour Winery, which was established in 2002, alone sees over 15,000 visitors a year, and the number is continuing to rise as day trips and staycations from the capital become part of the UK’s annual tourist calendar.  

Taking a walk through our beautiful estate is an unforgettable experience. There’s nothing like seeing a vineyard to truly understand the beauty, and skill, which goes into producing wines. The experience can be mindful, fun and energising all at once.

As one of the founding members of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain, we safeguard our beautiful home and encourage visitors to leave the car and opt for greener transport. Alongside vineyards, we boast a host of wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands and fruit orchards too – meaning a day trip to our winery is a rewarding, and delicious, experience. 

With trains running every 30 minutes from Charing Cross and London Bridge to England’s growing wine region in Kent, getting to a winery has never been easier (or greener).  

Visitor numbers to English wineries have boomed over recent years, with UK wineries expecting a further 20% increase in visitor numbers over the next five years (according to WineGB) – as more and more of us discover the incredible wine region emerging on our doorstep.  

What else can you do at Balfour Winery?

Balfour is about more than superb wine.

• Take a tour around the estate, either on your own or with one of our expert tour guides, to fully understand and appreciate the landscape and our vines.
• Enjoy a tasting of Balfour wines, both still and sparkling, from our beautiful winery as you overlook the vines.
• Book onto one of our special events, including superb Dining Club dinners, or even take part in Yoga in the Vineyard.
• Enjoy seasonal sharing platters and our new flatbread menu – all cooked by our expert in house chefs.

Make it an overnight by booking into one of local Balfour pubs: 

• The Goudhurst Inn (4 miles from the winery)
• The Tickled Trout (9 miles from the winery)
• The Windmill (11 miles from the winery)
• The Woolpack (12 miles from the winery)

We also cater for parties, corporate events and even weddings.

Speaking after the move, Balfour’s Commercial Director, Sarah Easton, said :  

“We want there to be as few barriers as possible for people to discover our beautiful winery. At a time we are all looking for greener ways to get away, we’ve made it as easy as possible to jump on a train and join us at Balfour, with the launch of this new free service. 

The boom in interest in English winery visits over recent years has been incredible to see. There’s a real realisation now that you don’t need to go abroad to savour the joy of visiting a vineyard.” 

Balfour have been featured in a host of articles on the best wineries to visit in the UK, including Country Living, Good Housekeeping and the Sunday Times. We’re also proud to be accredited by VisitEngland.

Book your train with South Eastern Rails direct to Marden, using the form below, to visit Balfour Winery.