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About Portslade (PLD) Train Station

Station managed by: Southern

Portslade station
Portland Road
Portslade
West Sussex
BN3 5SG

Portslade Station can be found on Portland 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 Portslade Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Portslade Station

Discovering Portslade Train Station

Nestled within the charming area of West Sussex, Portslade Train Station serves as a key stop for commuters and travelers alike. With its strategic location amidst Brighton and other coastal towns, the station provides an avenue of connectivity to various popular destinations. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a leisurely traveler, or someone seeking information on onward journeys, Portslade Station might just be your next stop. Let's delve into what makes this station a convenient hub for rail enthusiasts and ticket purchasers.

Facilities at Portslade Station

Portslade Station offers an array of facilities designed to make your journey as smooth as possible. The ticket office is open Monday through Saturday from 05:55 to 19:20, and on Sunday from 08:10 to 15:45. For those who prefer self-service, ticket machines are available, including those that are accessible, offering the convenience of online ticket collection. Induction loops are in place to support travelers with hearing difficulties, ensuring clarity when purchasing tickets or querying about your journey.

Accessibility and Assistance

While step-free access is available to both platforms of Portslade, it does involve using separate entrances and steep ramps. If you require assistance, station staff are typically available from early morning until late at night, offering help on a 'turn up and go' basis. There are no waiting rooms, but seating areas are provided to ensure comfort while waiting for trains. Ensuring safe travel for everyone, the station also offers a staff-operated ramp for easy access between the platform and train.

Transport Links

Whether you're transitioning from train to bus or taxi, Portslade Station provides well-defined connections. A taxi rank is conveniently located adjacent to the entrance of platform 1. While specific bus information is present on the 'Onward Travel Information Map' at the station, rest assured that various local services are available to extend your journey beyond the train.

Popular Routes from Portslade

Portslade Train Station is ideally positioned to fuel your wanderlust. Embark on a journey to bustling hubs like London Victoria or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of nearby Brighton. If seaside views entice you, trips to Worthing and Shoreham-By-Sea are only a train ride away. Each journey promises scenic vistas and interesting stops, making rail travel out of Portslade an enticing prospect.

Crafting Your Journey

In conclusion, Portslade Train Station is more than just a transportation hub; it's a gateway to discovery. With an array of facilities supporting passengers of varying needs and clear links to local destinations, traveling from Portslade is both convenient and promising. So, whether you're planning a short hop to Hove or an extended trip to London Bridge, consider Portslade as your starting point. Start planning your next adventure today—your journey awaits!

Portslade Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:05:55 to 19:20
Saturday:05:55 to 19:20
Sunday:08:10 to 15:45
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

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 loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:05:55 to 01:15
Saturday:05:55 to 01:15
Sunday:07:00 to 00:15
Customer help pointsNo
Customer services notesNone
Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southern

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
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 and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m).

The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes

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 loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes

A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.

Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:

  • Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
  • Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
  • Textphone: 0800 138 1018

Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Portslade
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:05:55 to 01:15
Saturday:05:55 to 01:15
Sunday:07:00 to 00:15
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointNo
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:

  • Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
  • Calling our Assisted Travel team on: 0800 138 1016
  • Texting us on: 0800 138 1018

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:

Accessibility at the station - Southern.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Portslade
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking UK
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces24
Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces50

Located by the entrance to platform 1.

Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

Type of StorageStands, Racks,
ShelteredNo
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Portslade Station

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

Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location.

A taxi rank is located by the entrance to platform 1.

Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below.

Live Departures and arrivals from Portslade Station

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

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