Holmwood station
Horsham Road
Holmwood
Surrey
RH5 4RB
Holmwood Station can be found on Horsham Road in Holmwood as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Holmwood Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the beautiful county of Surrey, Holmwood train station serves as a quaint yet crucial junction for locals and travelers alike. Despite its modest stature, the station is a gateway to some of the most bustling destinations within a short train journey. Whether you're commuting, exploring, or simply passing through, Holmwood station offers a slice of convenience amidst serene English landscapes.
While Holmwood station does not boast a ticket office, worry not, as ticket machines are readily available for collecting pre-purchased tickets and making new purchases right there. These machines are designed with accessibility in mind, offering ticket options catered to users with Disabled Persons Railcards. It's a station that emphasizes customer assistance, albeit without on-site staff help, through help points located on platforms.
Don't expect luggage storage or luxurious lounges here, as Holmwood maintains a simpler setting. But you can find basic comforts such as seating areas and a local newsagent nearby for those essentials before boarding. However, note that there are no refreshment or cash machine facilities on-site, aligning with its straightforward charm.
Accessibility at Holmwood station is rated as B3—there's level access to platform 2 with steps leading up to platform 1. While there are no permanent staff members to assist, trained train personnel are often available to help with boarding, utilizing ramps where necessary—an essential feature for disabled passengers. For further support, travelers can prebook assistance in advance or use dedicated help points on arrival for immediate needs.
Holmwood station facilitates smooth transitions to other transport modes. While specific rail replacement services are reliant on circumstances, bus and taxi services offer viable onward travel solutions from the station. Consulting the onward travel information map available at the station can greatly assist in planning the next leg of your journey. For those opting for self-drive options, car hire services are a consideration for further exploration of Surrey’s picturesque surroundings.
The strategic locale of Holmwood station enables easy access to multiple destinations; London bound travelers might head towards London Victoria or venture slightly beyond to London Blackfriars and London Bridge. Closer destinations provide delightful alternatives, such as the quaint charm of Dorking or exploring the historic streets of Guildford.
Particularly popular is the short trip to Horsham, offering a taste of vibrant urban life balanced with a touch of nature. Other notable destinations from Holmwood include cultural hubs like Leatherhead, and Clapham Junction for further connections.
Holmwood train station might not overwhelm with lavish features, yet its understated effectiveness in connecting travelers cannot be underestimated. As you embark on your UK train journeys, whether it’s local adventures in Surrey or venturing out to iconic London destinations, Holmwood stands as a reliable starting point. Embrace the ease and charm of travel from this station, and let your railside journeys unfold effortlessly. Remember to plan ahead for assistance services and connections to ensure a seamless travel experience each time you visit.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Holmwood, 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 | There is no staff help available at Holmwood |
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: This station has level access via side gate to platform 2 (towards Horsham). Steps to platform 1 (towards London). 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 Holmwood |
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 | There is no staff help available at Holmwood |
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 Holmwood |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available There is a local newsagent near to the station. |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 4 Located on platform 2. 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’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from London Victoria | Southern | 23:47 | 2 | 23:42 |
from London Victoria | Southern | 00:33 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Horsham | Southern | 23:47 | 2 | On time |