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Getting Here

Canterbury Road, Chilham, Kent CT4 8DX — easy to reach by car, train, or even on foot along the North Downs Way.

Our Address

The Old Alma
Canterbury Road
Chilham
Canterbury, Kent
CT4 8DX
51.2453° N, 0.9755° E
For Sat Nav: Use postcode CT4 8DX. We're on the A28 Canterbury Road, on the left as you approach Chilham from Canterbury.
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By Car

Free parking on arrival

From the M20 / Ashford direction

  1. Leave the M20 at Junction 9 (Ashford)
  2. Take the A28 towards Canterbury
  3. Continue on the A28 for approx. 8 miles through Godmersham
  4. The Old Alma is on your right as you enter Chilham
~15 min from junction

From Canterbury

  1. Head south-west on the A28 (towards Ashford)
  2. Continue for approx. 6 miles
  3. Pass through Chartham
  4. The Old Alma is on your left just before Chilham village centre
~15 min from Canterbury centre

From the M2 / London direction

  1. Leave the M2 at Junction 7 (Boughton Street)
  2. Follow signs to the A28 towards Ashford
  3. Head south on the A28 through Chartham
  4. The Old Alma is on your left approaching Chilham
~20 min from junction
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By Train

Chilham Station — less than 1 mile walk

Chilham has its own station on the Ashford–Canterbury line, making it easy to reach without a car.

From London Victoria ~1 hr 25 min (change at Ashford International)
From London St Pancras ~1 hr (High Speed to Ashford, then local to Chilham)
From Canterbury East ~10 min direct
From Ashford International ~15 min direct (Eurostar connections)

From Chilham Station to The Old Alma: Turn right out of the station, walk along Station Road to the A28. Turn left — The Old Alma is about 200 metres on your right. Total walk: 10–12 minutes.

Need a lift from the station? Just let us know your arrival time and we'll come and collect you.

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Local Taxis

Nearby firms we recommend
Canterbury Cab Co 01227 464 232
Longport Cars 01227 710 777
Cabwise Canterbury 01227 787 878

A taxi from Canterbury city centre costs approximately £15–£20. From Ashford International station, expect around £20–£25.

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On Foot or By Bike

North Downs Way runs through Chilham

The North Downs Way national trail passes directly through Chilham village — making The Old Alma a natural stop for long-distance walkers. We're also on National Cycle Network Route 18.

Secure bike storage is available — just let us know in advance.

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From Airports

International connections
Gatwick Airport ~1 hr 45 min by car (M25 → M20) or ~2 hrs by train
Heathrow Airport ~2 hrs by car (M25 → M20) or ~2.5 hrs by train
Paris / Brussels (Eurostar) Arrive Ashford International → 15 min train to Chilham

Need Help Getting Here?

Get in touch and we'll help you plan your journey. We're always happy to collect guests from Chilham Station.

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