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About Hilsea (HLS) Train Station

Station managed by: South Western Railway

Hilsea station
Airport Service Road
Hilsea
Hampshire
PO3 5FT

Hilsea Station can be found on Airport Service Road in Hilsea as shown on the map, and is operated by South Western Railway.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Hilsea Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Hilsea Station

Welcome to Hilsea Train Station

Nestled in the charming locale of Portsmouth, Hilsea Station might not boast the lavish amenities of a bustling transport hub, but it serves its purpose efficiently as a gateway to several enticing destinations. Whether you're a local commuter or an adventurous explorer, let's unravel the quaint simplicities and useful functions that make Hilsea a notable landmark in your journey.

Facilities and Amenities

Hilsea Station offers a range of basic facilities to ensure a smooth travel experience. Although there isn't a dedicated ticket office, ticket machines are conveniently placed to assist with purchasing and collecting pre-booked tickets. These machines are accessible and support Disabled Persons Railcard discounts, ensuring inclusivity for all travelers.

If you're in need of information or assistance, a help point is available, but do note that staff assistance isn't present on-site. When traveling dispatches assistance is managed by the train Guards, so should you require aid, make yourself known to them upon boarding. Unfortunately, the station doesn’t have amenities such as toilets, waiting rooms, refreshment facilities, or an ATM, so it’s advised to plan ahead. CCTV is present to ensure safety and security across the premises.

Accessibility

For those needing step-free access, Hilsea Station provides limited capabilities through short, albeit steep, ramps to both platforms. Inter-platform interchange poses a choice between traversing a footbridge with steps or taking a longer step-free route across roads and paths. It’s important to plan your journey with these factors in mind if accessibility is a priority.

While accessible ticket machines and ramps for train access are available, facilities like accessible toilets and waiting rooms are absent. Passenger planning tools such as helplines and customer help points are provided to facilitate better travel arrangements.

Onward Travel Connections

Transitioning from train to other modes of transport is streamlined, with convenient bus stops accessible on Norway Road, aimed at Portsmouth, Cosham, and Havant neighborhoods. For impromptu rail replacement needs, these stops are aptly stationed by the Vauxhall Garage vicinity.

For those looking towards further travel planning, local bus information is readily available in a format that you can easily consult and print — make sure to download it here to enhance your travel preparedness.

Travelling with Ease from Hilsea

From the inviting platforms of Hilsea, excursions to nearby hotspots like Fratton, Portsmouth and Southsea, and further afield to London Waterloo are just a train journey away. If suburban charm is on your travel list, destinations like Havant, Chichester, or Winchester offer quaint experiences enriched with historical allure.

Should your explorative heart yearn for more serene vibes, consider venturing to Emsworth or Woking, accessible directly from Hilsea. These routes not only connect you with the urban pulse but also weave through picturesque suburban landscapes.

Plan and Purchase with Confidence

With an accessible and straightforward system for purchasing tickets and planning travel routes, Hilsea Station acts as a humble yet essential conduit for exploration in Southern England. Whether you're catching a train to your daily routine or setting off on a new adventure, you're encouraged to browse ticket options and plan trips conveniently online.

Armed with critical details and links, you can confidently forge new travel stories — understanding that no journey from Hilsea's platforms goes amiss in its simplicity yet effectiveness. As you venture forth, remember the charm lies not just in the destinations, but the journeys that begin simply yet promising at Hilsea Station.

Hilsea Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Hilsea, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer informationNo
Staff help availableThere is no staff help available at Hilsea
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Please contact our Customer Services Department on 0345 6000 650

Luggage storageNo
Lost property
Monday to Friday:07:30 to 19:00

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

Step-free category B Station. Step-free access is possible to both platforms via short steep ramps (up to 1:5 gradient in places, but generally 1:9). Interchange between platforms is either via footbridge with steps, or via long step-free route using cycle lane, crossing Norway Road and secluded path.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Hilsea
Seating areaNo
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help availableThere is no staff help available at Hilsea
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Assistance is available to customers boarding and alighting trains, at all times trains are running. At this station assistance is provided by the Guard on board the train. You can book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey when travelling on South Western Railway. Planning in advance isn't always possible so do not worry if you haven't booked - please make yourself known to the Guard, who will step out onto the platform when the train arrives. You can also request assistance using our Assisted Boarding Points service - https://tinyurl.com/4yt832sj

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Hilsea
Seating areaNo
1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiAvailable

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Bicycle Storage
Spaces10
Type of StorageRacks,
ShelteredNo
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Hilsea Station

All you need to know about Hilsea's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

To Portsmouth: Norway Road bus stop by Vauxhall Garage

To Cosham / Havant: Norway Road bus stop opposite Vauxhall Garage

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Live Departures and arrivals from Hilsea Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Hilsea station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.