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About Southminster (SMN) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

Southminster station
Station Approach
Southminster
Essex
CM0 7EN

Southminster Station can be found on Station Approach in Southminster as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.

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

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Everything you need to know about Southminster Station

Exploring Southminster Train Station

Nestled in the heart of Essex, Southminster train station offers a gateway to both serene local beauty and bustling city life. It's a station that connects you to many intriguing destinations while providing essential amenities to ensure a smooth journey. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, Southminster station is your key to convenient rail travel in and out of the area. With a selection of popular routes and connections to other modes of transport, this station promises comfort in travel.

Facilities and Amenities

Southminster station is designed with ease and accessibility in mind. While it lacks a ticket office, the presence of ticket machines ensures you can both purchase and collect your tickets effortlessly. The station takes accessibility seriously, offering step-free access to its single platform, making it suitable for all passengers, including those with mobility needs. There is also an induction loop to assist those with hearing impairments.

Though the absence of facilities like a waiting room, toilets, and refreshment options might suggest otherwise, Southminster station ensures that essential services like customer help points are available. Supporting amenities such as a seating area and public Wi-Fi are provided to ensure passengers have a comfortable wait. The local car park offers 57 spaces and is open 24/7, with affordable daily and long-term rates, ensuring convenient access for those who choose to drive to the station.

Transport Connections

Southminster station is well-connected with local bus services, providing smooth onward travel options to surrounding areas like Bradwell on Sea and Burnham on Crouch. For those occasions when rail services are disrupted, a replacement transport stop is conveniently located right at the station entrance, ensuring continuity in your travel plans.

While there may not be options for taxi stands or car hire facilities directly at the station, the local transport infrastructure ensures you can reach your next destination without hassle.

Popular Routes from Southminster

If you're considering a journey beyond Southminster, you'll be delighted by how well-connected the station is. Popular destinations include lively London Liverpool Street and Stratford (London), as well as leisure spots like Southend Victoria. A scenic journey to Burnham-On-Crouch offers a slice of the local charm.

Other notable routes from Southminster include trains to Chelmsford, and Rayleigh which promise a quick and efficient travel experience. Whether you're heading towards the heart of the city or exploring the charming towns around Essex, Southminster provides efficient links to your desired destinations.

Wrapping Up Your Southminster Experience

Southminster train station may not boast extensive facilities, but it makes up for this with its strategic connectivity and emphasis on inclusion and accessibility. It serves as a vital hub for those traveling for work or leisure, ensuring you have the information and access you need for a pleasant journey.

Whether you're setting off on a grand adventure to London or exploring the peaceful environs of Essex, Southminster station is an ideal point to start your journey. Get your train tickets in advance, and prepare yourself for a seamless and delightful travel experience.

Southminster Station details & facilities

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

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

Note: ticket machine is card only (not cash)

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

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00

The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).

Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationNo
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

Single platform station. This station has step free access to the platform.

This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

Please wait next to the boarding ramp on the platform if you need assistance to board the train.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

Note: ticket machine is card only (not cash)

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Southminster
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

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ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Southminster
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNational Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces57
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
Daily£4.70
Annual£565.00
Sunday£4.20
Weekly£19.00
Monthly£57.00
Off_peak£4.70
Saturday£4.20
Three_monthly£160.00
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiAvailable

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Bicycle Storage
Spaces20

Car park

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

Transport Links to and from Southminster Station

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

Replacement transport stopat station entrance

Local bus services to Bradwell on Sea and Burnham on Crouch

Live Departures and arrivals from Southminster Station

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

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from WickfordGreater Anglia08:091On time
from WickfordGreater Anglia08:481On time
from WickfordGreater Anglia09:261On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to WickfordGreater Anglia08:161On time
to WickfordGreater Anglia08:551On time
to WickfordGreater Anglia09:331On time