Doleham station
Doleham Lane
Doleham
East Sussex
TN35 4LY
Doleham Station can be found on Doleham Lane in Doleham as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Doleham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the serene setting of East Sussex, Doleham Train Station offers a peaceful gateway to the broader rail network within the UK. Whether you're commuting, visiting friends, or simply exploring new landscapes, you'll find Doleham Station a convenient starting point for your travels. Whilst it may be small, the station's quaint characteristics embody the charm of rural England blending seamlessly with modern train travel. Doleham station might lack some of the larger transport hub's facilities but it compensates with a unique rural charm and simplicity that surely enhances one's travel experience.
Despite its size, Doleham Station is equipped with essential amenities to make your journey smooth. Travelers can find ticket machines that facilitate not only the collection of pre-booked tickets but also offer the convenience of purchasing tickets directly. Plus, these machines have accessible designs, although potential visitors should ensure the location is suitable before arriving. Disabled Persons Railcard discounts can be applied when purchasing from these machines. For assistance, help points dotted around the platform can provide immediate support when needed.
For those needing a visual overview of train schedules, Doleham Station offers departure screens, and announcements to keep you updated as you anticipate your journey. While there are no waiting rooms, ample seating is available for those short waits between arrivals and departures. The station prides itself on providing step-free access throughout, ensuring everyone can board and alight with ease. Although it lacks facilities like ATMs, shops, or refreshment facilities, it's the ideal station if you're after a quiet and less hectic departure point.
Making travel seamless, Doleham Train Station offers rail replacement services for those inevitable days when trains are unavailable. Details about these services can be discovered quickly, ensuring your journey remains on track. For local trips, information on bus services is accessible via the "Onward Travel Information Map" section. While there might not be a dedicated taxi rank or car hire directly onsite, a short journey into the local town opens up a myriad of options for further transportation.
For those looking to explore beyond Doleham, the station serves as a convenient launch point to some popular destinations. Nearby coastal towns like Bexhill and Hastings offer stunning seaside views perfect for day trips. Brighton, the vibrant city known for its pier and cultural scene, is another enticing destination accessible from Doleham. Additionally, you can venture into the bustling London Victoria or explore Kent countryside with trains leading to Rye and Ashford International.
If history and charm beckon, then heading to Lewes or Winchelsea will provide a splendid day of exploration. Whether it's a short hop to Three Oaks or a more extensive jaunt to cities like Milton Keynes or Tunbridge Wells, Doleham Station serves as a fantastic starting point.
Doleham Train Station may not flaunt the grandeur of large urban stations, but it makes up for it with tranquility and ease of travel. It's a charming station that embodies the quaint rural aspects of train travel, providing access to both local beauty and grander adventures. Whether you're a daily commuter, a keen adventurer, or someone just beginning their travel explorations, Doleham station extends a warm welcome.
As you consider your next ticket purchase, why not start your journey with the gentle pace and simplicity found at Doleham Train Station? Your adventure into the varied landscapes and urban flair of the UK begins here, offering convenience wrapped in charm.
| Ticket Office | |
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| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Doleham, 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 | ||||||
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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 throughout the whole station. This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the platform shelter. This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. |
| 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 Doleham |
| 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 | |
| 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 Doleham |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| 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 | None |
| Type of Storage | |
| Sheltered | None |
| CCTV | No |
| 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” within the map section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 17:37 | 1 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 17:59 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Ashford International | Southern | 17:37 | 1 | On time |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 17:59 | 1 | On time |