East Worthing station
Dominion Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 8JX
East Worthing Station can be found on Dominion Road in Worthing as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at East Worthing Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Situated in the charming coastal area of West Sussex, East Worthing train station serves as a gateway for both local and visiting travelers. Whether you're here to explore the local charms or heading out on a broader adventure, East Worthing is well connected to the UK's extensive rail network. Enveloped in a quaint setting, the station offers a tranquil start to your journey.
Stepping into East Worthing station, you'll find essential services covered, albeit with a minimalist infrastructure. Though there isn't a staffed ticket office, worry not as ticket machines are at your disposal for collecting online purchases, including those bought with a Disabled Persons Railcard. The machines are user-friendly, featuring induction loops for enhanced accessibility.
Safety and service remain a top priority. With CCTV surveillance and helpful information points located throughout the station, passengers' needs are promptly met. Assistance is available upon prior arrangement or spontaneous travel, though it's wise to allow some extra time before departure—ideally 20 minutes—to ensure smooth transitions at your destination.
Though facilities are somewhat basic, accessibility is certainly a consideration here. Step-free access is partly available, facilitated by ramps compliant with disability regulations. However, bear in mind these ramps have relatively steep gradients. While staff aren't always present on site, train conductors are trained to assist passengers onto platforms, ensuring a seamless boarding experience.
If you're planning to explore further afield from East Worthing, local transport options do not disappoint. While the station itself lacks a dedicated car park, effective links to local bus services and taxi options will cater to your travel needs. Updated information on rail replacement services and bus schedules can be accessed via the "Onward Travel Information Map" provided at the station.
East Worthing provides excellent connectivity to some of the South's most desirable locations. For a touch of city life, why not consider a trip to Brighton or the convenience of direct services to London Victoria? Coastal getaways are plentiful too, with easy access to neighboring seaside towns such as Lancing and Shoreham-By-Sea.
Stay closer to home or venture further out; trains also carry East Worthing passengers to popular stops like Gatwick Airport and picturesque Bognor Regis. The ease of rail travel means prosaic planning is a thing of the past, making these destinations reachable and inviting.
East Worthing train station may present itself as a modest hub, yet this very simplicity makes for a pleasant, unfussy start to your journey. With essential services at hand and convenient connections beyond the local landscape, it opens up a world of options without the hustle and bustle. Whether you're off to experience the vibrant cityscapes or soak up serene sea views, East Worthing serves as an ideal embarkation point.
Turn your travel thoughts into reality and explore everything the UK has to offer. Why not book your tickets today and let East Worthing be the calm before the glorious storm of adventure?
| Ticket Office | |
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| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at East Worthing, 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 in parts of this station. This is a Category B1 station: Step free access to platforms via relatively steep ramps (below 1:10 gradient). The Assistance Meeting Point is the by platform Help Point. |
| 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 East Worthing |
| 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 East Worthing |
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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 Chichester | Southern | 05:29 | 1 | On time |
| from Hove | Southern | 05:47 | 2 | On time |
| from Bognor Regis | Southern | 05:52 | 1 | On time |
| from Chichester | Southern | 06:15 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 06:23 | 2 | On time |
| from Chichester | Southern | 06:40 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 06:50 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Brighton | Southern | 05:29 | 1 | On time |
| to Bognor Regis | Southern | 05:47 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 05:52 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 06:15 | 1 | On time |
| to Chichester | Southern | 06:23 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 06:40 | 1 | On time |
| to Portsmouth & Southsea | Southern | 06:50 | - | On time |