Godstone station
off Eastbourne Road
South Godstone
Surrey
RH9 8EU
Godstone Station can be found on off Eastbourne Road in South Godstone as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Godstone Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the charming countryside of Surrey, Godstone Train Station serves as a convenient gateway for travelers seeking to explore both local and more far-flung destinations. Whether you’re on a daily commute or embarking on a leisurely trip, Godstone offers a peaceful start to your journey, emphasizing accessibility and comfort along with timeless countryside views not far from the bustling hub of London.
While compact, Godstone station provides essential facilities that cater to the needs of its travelers. Though there’s no ticket office, ticket machines are available and fully equipped to handle ticket collections and sales, including those with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. For those needing assistance, Godstone features a help point system on its platforms and has induction loops for those with hearing impairments.
In terms of accessibility, Godstone is classified as a Category B3 station. There is step-free access in certain areas via a long and somewhat steep ramp, providing access to platform 2. Unfortunately, platform 1 requires the use of steps, and passengers requiring assistance are encouraged to make arrangements beforehand. Although there isn’t staff available at Godstone, helpful on-board staff is ready to assist passengers with boarding where needed. Other facilities include a seating area, payphones, as well as limited bicycle storage with CCTV for security.
For those wondering about movement beyond the station, Godstone is well-connected. While details about rail replacement services and local bus connections are located on an Onward Travel Information Map, taxis and car hires provide additional flexibility for continued travel. These options make it easy for passengers to access their final destination, be it the heart of Godstone village or the reach of nearby towns and attractions.
If you’re looking for travel inspiration, Godstone presents a wealth of options. From the station, you can easily reach Redhill and Tonbridge, with convenient routes to popular London destinations like Victoria, Blackfriars, and London Bridge. Keen on heading toward the coast? The station offers routes to Brighton and nearby seaside towns. Travelers can also explore beautiful locations like Guildford, and Tunbridge Wells, along with easier access to Gatwick Airport—your gateway to international adventures.
Here are some links for popular journeys from Godstone:
Trains from Godstone to Redhill, Trains from Godstone to Tonbridge, Trains from Godstone to London Victoria, Trains from Godstone to Gatwick Airport, Trains from Godstone to Brighton, and more.Whether you're a local commuter or an adventurous traveler, Godstone Train Station acts as a charming and essential node within the UK's rail network. While it may not boast extensive luxuries, it sufficiently provides the necessities to ensure a smooth trip. Its links to prominent travel routes and destinations cater to various needs, making Godstone an unassuming yet vital part of many travel plans. For those ready to embark on their next journey, purchasing tickets in advance—whether for routine travel or spontaneous getaways—can be your first step into all that lies just beyond the tracks at Godstone.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Godstone, 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 B3 station: Step - free access via long and steep ramp (over 400m and over 1:10 gradient) to platform 2 (to Tonbridge). Steps to platform 1 (to Redhill). The Assistance Meeting Point is at the station entrance. 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 Godstone |
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 | 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 Godstone |
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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 | 20 | ||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
Car park CCTV | No | ||
Parking charges | Free car parking available |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 10 Located in the car park. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
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 Tonbridge | Southern | 10:22 | 1 | 10:24 |
from Redhill | Southern | 11:10 | 2 | On time |
from Tonbridge | Southern | 11:22 | - | On time |
from Redhill | Southern | 12:10 | - | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Redhill | Southern | 10:23 | 1 | 10:25 |
to Tonbridge | Southern | 11:10 | 2 | On time |
to Redhill | Southern | 11:23 | - | On time |
to Tonbridge | Southern | 12:10 | - | On time |