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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Hilsea, 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 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 loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | No |
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||
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Customer information | No | ||
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Hilsea | ||
Customer help points | Yes | ||
Customer services notes | Please contact our Customer Services Department on 0345 6000 650 | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property |
None | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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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 gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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 loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Hilsea |
Seating area | No |
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 | There is no staff help available at Hilsea |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
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 |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Hilsea |
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Seating area | No |
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 | Available |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 10 |
Type of Storage | Racks, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
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 |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Portsmouth Harbour | South Western Railway | 04:39 | 1 | On time |
from Havant | South Western Railway | 04:47 | 2 | On time |
from Portsmouth Harbour | South Western Railway | 05:08 | 1 | On time |
from Portsmouth & Southsea | South Western Railway | 05:21 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 04:39 | 1 | On time |
to Portsmouth Harbour | South Western Railway | 04:49 | 2 | On time |
to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 05:08 | 1 | On time |
to Southampton Central | South Western Railway | 05:21 | 1 | On time |