Southwick station
Station Road
Southwick
West Sussex
BN42 4AE
Southwick Station can be found on Station Road in Southwick as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Southwick Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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If you're planning to travel in or out of West Sussex, Southwick train station offers a range of convenient amenities and travel options to make your journey smooth and enjoyable. Whether you're a commuter, a day-tripper, or a tourist, the station provides essential facilities, making it a crucial hub in the rail network. Let's delve into what Southwick station can offer you and explore the many destinations you can reach from this well-connected spot.
Southwick station is equipped with an accessible ticket office, operational from 06:40 to 13:15 on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 08:10 to 15:45 on Sundays. For those who prefer self-service, you can buy and collect tickets using the available ticket machines, which also support Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. While the station itself offers partial step-free access via steep ramps, always check the station map for detailed layout information.
Supporting passengers of all abilities, Southwick station has induction loops and accessible ticket machines. You can find staff assistance during ticket office hours, and help points are strategically placed on platforms for any immediate queries. While luggage storage is not a facility at Southwick, you can rest assured knowing there's CCTV coverage for added security.
The onward travel options at Southwick make connectivity a breeze. Although there isn't a dedicated bus terminal at the station, comprehensive information is provided in the 'Onward Travel Information Map', which can aid in planning your next connection. Don’t forget, the station offers details about rail replacement services, ensuring your journey continues smoothly even during disruptions.
Southwick station serves as a launching point to some of the most vibrant cities and serene coastal regions in the area. You might be headed for the bustling nightlife of Brighton or planning a shopping spree in London Victoria. Other nearby coastal gems include Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea. Tranquil locales such as Lewes and Goring-By-Sea are also just a train ride away, perfect for a relaxed countryside escape.
With direct services to Gatwick Airport, your international travels are well-supported too. Meanwhile, business travelers can efficiently connect to London Bridge or London Blackfriars.
Southwick train station, though modest, packs a punch with its crucial links to both local and more distant destinations. Whether you're looking for a quick connection to the city or planning a leisurely exploration throughout the stunning South Coast, Southwick provides the starting point for your adventure. If you're planning your next train journey, consider this station as your launching pad. Originating your travel from Southwick ensures you're well connected, well supported, and ready to explore what's beyond.
With its blend of accessibility features, essential services, and strategic location, Southwick station invites you to take the next step in your journey. Whether you're passing through or this destination is where you're commencing your travels, purchase those tickets with confidence, knowing Southwick has your travel needs covered.
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| Ticket Office Opening hours |
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | Yes | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day. | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | Southern | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to platforms via steep ramps (over 1:10 gradient). The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office. | ||||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. Also, some trains have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives, so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
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| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Southwick | ||||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||||
| Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up at the front of the station | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | None | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||
| Staff Help | |||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||
| Helpline | Assistance can be pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. If you choose to travel unbooked (turn up and go), when the station is staffed, our station staff can provide assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Please contact a member of staff on arrival. Most trains at this station have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
Whether you pre book assistance or travel on a 'turn up and go' basis, we recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: | ||||||
| Toilets | No |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Southwick |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | Available |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 20 Located next to the ticket office. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, Racks, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Brighton | Southern | 15:53 | 2 | On time |
| from Southampton Central | Southern | 15:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Portsmouth & Southsea | Southern | 16:05 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 16:12 | 2 | On time |
| from Southampton Central | Southern | 16:23 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 16:23 | 2 | On time |
| from Chichester | Southern | 16:35 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 16:39 | 2 | On time |
| from Southampton Central | Southern | 16:53 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 16:53 | 2 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Southampton Central | Southern | 15:53 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 15:55 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 16:06 | 1 | On time |
| to Chichester | Southern | 16:12 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 16:23 | 1 | On time |
| to Southampton Central | Southern | 16:23 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 16:36 | 1 | On time |
| to Portsmouth & Southsea | Southern | 16:39 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 16:53 | 1 | On time |
| to Southampton Central | Southern | 16:53 | 2 | On time |