Fishergate station
Gardner Road
Portslade
East Sussex
BN4 1PL
Fishersgate Station can be found on Gardner Road in Portslade as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Fishersgate Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled within West Sussex, Fishersgate Train Station is an integral yet understated hub for local travel. Known for its accessibility and convenience, it connects commuters to major destinations while offering an array of essential amenities. Whether you're a daily commuter or a visitor passing through, Fishersgate provides vital links to some of the UK's most vibrant locations. Dive in as we uncover what this station has to offer, explore its facilities, and guide you towards planning your next trip effortlessly.
Fishersgate Train Station is equipped with a ticket machine, making it easy to collect tickets purchased online. While there isn't a staffed ticket office, the machines conveniently issue tickets for passengers, including those with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. A note for those requiring assistance: ensure to review the station’s map for accessible entry points, as step-free access is limited. Additionally, an induction loop is available, ensuring information is easily accessible to all.
Emphasizing seamless connectivity, Fishersgate offers various transport links. Bus services are a great option for those looking to continue their journey by land. Information to navigate your travel is accessible via the "Onward Travel Information Map" on-site, ensuring you reach your destination without a hitch. For those sudden rail disruptions, the rail replacement service provides an efficient alternative to keep you moving.
Fishersgate is perfectly positioned as a gateway to numerous enticing destinations. Venturing to the vibrant city of Brighton or the serene locale of Lancing is effortlessly possible. Whether your journey takes you to the bustling heart of London Victoria or the stunning landscapes of Portslade, your travel options are abundant and diverse.
Venturing further is a breeze, with connections to places like Gatwick Airport, Lewes, and the famed Goring-By-Sea. Each journey begins with the simple step of securing your ticket to these fantastic destinations.
Fishersgate Train Station might not boast extravagant amenities but stands as a practical and efficient starting point for your travels. Offering pivotal connections and essential services, it ensures every commuter's needs are met, from ticketing to accessing local travel information. Ready to plan your next adventure or business trip? Start with Fishersgate and branch out to explore everything the rail network has to offer on your journey within the vibrant tapestry of UK destinations.
| Ticket Office | |
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| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Fishersgate, 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 B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via footbridge with steps, or long step-free route via street (700m). Platform has restricted width which may hinder use of train to platform ramps. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the 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 Fishersgate |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Located at both sides of the station |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Fishersgate |
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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 | 10 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” within the map section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Chichester | Southern | 16:38 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 17:09 | 2 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 17:37 | 2 | On time |
| from Chichester | Southern | 17:38 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 18:09 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Brighton | Southern | 16:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Chichester | Southern | 17:09 | 2 | On time |
| to Portsmouth & Southsea | Southern | 17:37 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 17:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Chichester | Southern | 18:09 | - | On time |