Southease station
South Downs Way, off A26
Southease
East Sussex
BN8 6JS
Southease Station can be found on South Downs Way, off A26 in Southease as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Southease Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Southease station, nestled in the picturesque South Downs of East Sussex, offers more than just a gateway to the charming English countryside. Compact and quaint, this station serves as a peaceful stopping point along the Southern Railway network. While it may not boast the grandeur of larger stations, it provides unique and essential connections for both locals and visitors alike.
Southease station emphasizes functionality over opulence. While you won't find a bustling ticket office here, the station offers ticket machines to facilitate the collection of online-purchased tickets. These machines cater to passengers with disabilities, offering the convenience of Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Though the station doesn't have ticket barriers, travelers can utilize smartcard validators for ease of travel.
For assistance, the station is equipped with help points and departure screens to make your journey as smooth as possible. Be mindful that while on-duty help is limited, the presence of CCTV ensures a level of safety. It's worth noting that there are no waiting rooms, accessible toilets, or refreshment facilities available at Southease, so planning ahead is advised.
Southease station has made strides toward accessibility with step-free access available through short, steep ramps. While staff assistance is not typically available, help can be arranged in advance via Southern Railway's Assisted Travel service. For onward travel, travelers can rejoice as rail replacement services and bus connections provide further travel options. Be sure to consult the 'Onward Travel Information Map' for arranging these services effectively.
Southease may be a small station, but its connections are vast and varied. Frequent trains offer seamless travel to destinations like the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, the quaint town of Lewes, and the bustling heart of London at Victoria. Additionally, you can venture to places like Gatwick Airport or visit historical sites in Eastbourne. If you're keen on discovering hidden gems, journeys to nearby Seaford and Newhaven Town are readily available.
Southease train station is your introduction to a world where the countryside meets convenience. Even with its minimalist features, the station serves as a crucial link amidst sprawling landscapes and bustling urban centers. Whether you're traveling for leisure or a local commuting to your next destination, Southease accommodates your needs with a touch of scenic splendor. Embrace the beauty of quiet, simple travel and let Southease be your compass to new adventures.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Southease, 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 |
|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Southease |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 short steep ramps (up to 1:7 gradient). Access between platforms is via level crossing. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the entrance to platform 2. |
| 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 Southease |
| 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 Southease |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Southease |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 10 Located by the entrance to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Seaford | Southern | 21:11 | 1 | 21:25 This train has been delayed by passengers causing a disturbance on a train earlier today |
| from Brighton | Southern | 21:12 | 2 | 21:16 This train has been delayed by passengers causing a disturbance on a train earlier today |
| from Seaford | Southern | 22:09 | 1 | On time |
| from Brighton | Southern | 22:14 | - | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Brighton | Southern | 21:11 | 1 | 21:25 This train has been delayed by passengers causing a disturbance on a train earlier today |
| to Seaford | Southern | 21:12 | 2 | 21:17 This train has been delayed by passengers causing a disturbance on a train earlier today |
| to Brighton | Southern | 22:09 | 1 | On time |
| to Seaford | Southern | 22:14 | - | On time |