Balcombe station
London Road
Balcombe
West Sussex
RH17 6JQ
Balcombe Station can be found on London Road in Balcombe as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Balcombe Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the picturesque English countryside, Balcombe Train Station serves as a charming gateway to discovering both tranquil rural hideaways and bustling cityscapes. Whether you’re a commuter bound for the heart of London or an explorer seeking the delights of the South, Balcombe station is the ideal starting point for your journey.
Balcombe train station offers a range of facilities to make your travel experience comfortable and convenient. The ticket office is open from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Saturday. For those in need of purchasing or collecting tickets at other times, worry not, as the station boasts accessible ticket machines that offer transport with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. If you’ve bought your tickets online, simply collect them at a designated machine.
The station is partially accessible, with step-free access available to platform 1 for trains heading to London. For those travelling towards Brighton, a footbridge access is required. Although Balcombe lacks certain amenities like waiting rooms and accessible toilets, it does have a comfortable seating area for travelers to relax while waiting for their trains. Additionally, CCTV at the station ensures added safety, while customer help points on the platforms provide assistance at any time of the day.
Upon arriving at Balcombe, travelers can easily transition to other modes of transport, ensuring a seamless journey. The station provides detailed onward travel information, including local bus services which can be referenced online. Although the station doesn’t host extensive car services, there is ample parking space operated by APCOA Parking UK, available 24/7. However, it's worth noting that while there are two accessible spaces, accessible equipment is not present.
Balcombe offers an excellent springboard for your travels with frequent services to a host of popular destinations. City lovers can hop on a train to iconic London locations such as London Bridge, London Blackfriars, and London Victoria. For seaside wanderers, a trip to Brighton or tranquil Hove provides an ideal escape.
Frequent connections also run from Balcombe to bustling hubs such as Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, making the station an excellent choice for convenience and accessibility. Consider Balcombe station when planning your next journey – rich in connectivity and charm, it’s a delightful connector to the vibrant network of UK's railroads.
Your adventure begins at Balcombe station. So why wait? Explore the vast array of destinations accessible from this quaint yet bustling node in the rail network. Plan your travels today and embark on a journey filled with the excitement of new places and familiar favorites. Happy travels!
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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 Yes - from ticket office | ||||||
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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 B3 station: Step-free access via ramp from car park to platform 1 (for trains to London). Footbridge with steps to platform 2 (for trains to Brighton). Assistance Meeting Point is 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 Balcombe | ||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
| 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 in the car park. | ||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||
| 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 | Yes By the ticket office on platform 2. Toilet's may only be available during staffed hours. |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Balcombe |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 62 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 12 The bike stands are located in the car park. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| 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 | Thameslink | 12:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Bedford | Thameslink | 13:16 | 2 | On time |
| from Brighton | Thameslink | 13:25 | 1 | On time |
| from Bedford | Thameslink | 13:46 | 2 | On time |
| from Brighton | Thameslink | 13:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Bedford | Thameslink | 14:16 | 2 | On time |
| from Brighton | Thameslink | 14:25 | 1 | On time |
| from Bedford | Thameslink | 14:46 | 2 | On time |
| from Brighton | Thameslink | 14:55 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Bedford | Thameslink | 12:55 | 1 | 12:57 |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 13:16 | 2 | On time |
| to Bedford | Thameslink | 13:25 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 13:46 | 2 | On time |
| to Bedford | Thameslink | 13:55 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 14:16 | 2 | On time |
| to Bedford | Thameslink | 14:25 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 14:46 | 2 | On time |
| to Bedford | Thameslink | 14:55 | 1 | On time |