Three Oaks station
Butchers Lane
Three Oaks
East Sussex
TN35 4NL
Three Oaks Station can be found on Butchers Lane in Three Oaks as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Three Oaks Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled amidst the charming English countryside, Three Oaks train station offers a quaint and picturesque stop on your travels. Whether you’re journeying through the beautiful southeast of England or heading to bustling cities, Three Oaks provides a unique blend of rustic appeal and functional connectivity. Though modest in size, this station ensures your rail experience is pleasant and seamless.
While Three Oaks train station lacks a ticket office, it does offer a ticket machine from which you can easily collect tickets bought online. The absence of staff at the station is mitigated by accessible help points and ample signage, ensuring travelers can navigate their way effectively. For those with accessibility concerns, the station is partly step-free. Steep ramps provide access to platforms, and there's the added provision of ramp assistance for train access, though it must be pre-arranged as station staff is not present.
Cyclists will find a limited number of bike racks available. However, amenities such as refreshments, toilets, and waiting rooms are notably absent. This makes it a functional but minimalistic stop, prioritizing transit over creature comforts. Additionally, smart card usage is available at the station through validators, even though smartcards cannot be issued here directly.
If you're planning to dive deeper into the nearby locales, the station's travel connections provide essential onward travel guidance. Although bus services are mentioned, specifics are available via the 'Onward Travel Information Map' at the station. In the event of rail disruptions, rail replacement services ensure continuity in your journey. For additional travel convenience, pre-booked assistance can facilitate smoother transitions to other modes of transport.
Three Oaks acts as a perfect springboard for visiting several fascinating destinations. Whether you’re drawn to the historic charm of Rye, the vibrant culture of Hastings, or the seaside allure of Bexhill, you’ll find diverse journeys awaiting. For city-bound travelers, routes to London St Pancras International offer a gateway to the capital's delights, while connections to Gatwick Airport keep international travels within easy reach.
If you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a launch point for further adventures, Three Oaks station, with its rustic surroundings and essential amenities, aims to make your travel smoother. It presents the opportunity to explore UK's charming countryside while extending your journey to nearby lively towns and cities. So next time you plan a trip, consider Three Oaks as your quaint yet resourceful station that ensures you stay connected, however far you roam.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Three Oaks, 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 Three Oaks |
| 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 platform via steep ramp/ long steep footpath (over 400 or gradient above 1:10). The Assistance Meeting Point is by the platform shelter. |
| 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 Three Oaks |
| 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 Three Oaks |
| 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 Three Oaks |
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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 | 4 Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Racks, |
| 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 Eastbourne | Southern | 13:35 | 1 | 13:38 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 14:00 | 1 | 14:02 |
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 14:35 | 1 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 15:00 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Ashford International | Southern | 13:35 | 1 | 13:39 This train has been delayed by a speed restriction |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 14:00 | 1 | 14:02 |
| to Ashford International | Southern | 14:35 | 1 | On time |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 15:00 | 1 | On time |