Collington station
off Cooden Drive
Bexhill-on-sea
East Sussex
TN39 3EW
Collington Station can be found on off Cooden Drive in Bexhill-on-sea as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Collington Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Monty Python once mused about the conveniences of British rail stations and how they form a crucial part of our travel tapestry. Nestled in East Sussex, Collington Train Station may be small, but it serves as a key link for those traveling beyond its serene locale. Without the hustle and bustle of larger stations, it provides a quaint pause for passengers. Let's delve into what awaits at this charming station for curious travelers like you.
Collington station is equipped to meet the basic needs of travelers, albeit modestly. With no ticket office present, passengers rely on the innovative ticket machines available, which make collecting pre-purchased tickets a breeze. While there aren't facilities for smartcard issuance, smartcard validation is indeed supported at the station. Accessibility is considered, with ticket machines designed for those with mobility challenges, although the station’s terrain might present some difficulties.
While waiting for your train, you'll find no waiting room to step into. Nevertheless, a seating area is available on an open platform, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing sea breeze. Unfortunately, the station lacks amenities like cafes, shops, or ATMs, making it crucial to plan your visit accordingly. Restrooms, baby-changing facilities, and luggage storage are also unavailable, adding to the quiet simplicity of the site.
Collington offers basic transport connections to complement your journey. While you won't find bustling bus services or cycles for hire directly at the station, information for onward travel via local buses can be conveniently accessed through an "Onward Travel Information Map." For those times when rail services are interrupted, rail replacement services keep your journey on track. Plan your visit wisely to make the most of these transport options.
For passengers requiring additional support, Collington provides a few options. Help points stationed along the platform are always ready to assist. While there is no staff help available, the help points and pre-book assistance through Southern’s Assisted Travel program ensures assistance for those who request it. A word to the wise: some platforms are accessible only via steep ramps, so do plan ahead for a smooth experience.
As you set your sights beyond Collington, look to a variety of vibrant destinations accessible by train. Frequent trips whisk passengers away to coastal marvels like Bexhill and Hastings, where history and seaside charm converge. Alternatively, enjoy a bustling adventure in the heart of the capital by taking a train to London Victoria or even London St Pancras International.
Those looking for trips bounding with excitement can head towards iconic cities like Brighton and Gatwick Airport for seamless air travel connections. Whether you're commuting to work or embarking on a leisure journey, Collington's rail connections cater to every itinerary.
Collington Train Station may not boast an extensive array of facilities, but it provides essential services to move you comfortably from A to B. Perfect for a peaceful start to any journey, it's a gateway to broader adventures in the South East of England and beyond. Whether you're catching a quick ride to a nearby town or embarking on a cross-country adventure, Collington offers the charm of rail travel that keeps the journey just as delightful as the destination. Consider securing tickets ahead of time online, and embrace the simplicity and ease of travel from this quaint station. Safe travels!
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Collington, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
| 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 | No |
| Smartcard validators | Yes |
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Collington |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to each platform from either side. Access between platforms via steep ramps (greater than 400 metres, above 1:10 gradient). The Assistance Meeting Point is by the entrance to platform 1. |
| 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 not usually available at this station. However, 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 Collington |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Collington |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Collington |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 0 Located by the entrance to platform 2. 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” below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Ore | Southern | 19:38 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southern | 19:47 | 2 | 19:54 This train has been delayed by an operational incident earlier today |
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 20:11 | 2 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 20:24 | 1 | On time |
| from Hastings | Southern | 20:38 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southern | 20:47 | 2 | On time |
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 21:10 | - | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 21:24 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Victoria | Southern | 19:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Hastings | Southern | 19:47 | 2 | 19:55 This train has been delayed by an operational incident earlier today |
| to Ashford International | Southern | 20:11 | 2 | On time |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 20:24 | 1 | On time |
| to London Victoria | Southern | 20:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Ore | Southern | 20:47 | 2 | On time |
| to Ashford International | Southern | 21:10 | - | On time |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 21:24 | - | On time |