Winchelsea station
Winchelsea Lane
Winchelsea
East Sussex
TN36 4JX
Winchelsea Station can be found on Winchelsea Lane in Winchelsea as shown on the map, and is operated by Southern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Winchelsea Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Winchelsea train station is a quaint little stop in the picturesque village of Winchelsea, East Sussex. Known for its charming rural setting, this station offers a peaceful starting point for travelers exploring the idyllic English countryside. While somewhat limited in size and amenities, Winchelsea station provides a unique charm that mirrors the captivating landscape surrounding it.
Though small, Winchelsea station provides essential facilities to ensure a smooth journey. Although there is no ticket office, travelers can buy or collect their tickets from the ticket machines available at the station. These machines are designed to be accessible, supporting transactions with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. If you need assistance, help points are stationed around the platform, ensuring you are never far from help. While there's no formal waiting room, a seating area is available for the comfort of passengers.
The station's accessibility features include step-free access in certain areas, although some may find the steep ramp a challenge. If you require further assistance, you can use the staff-operated ramp to board trains, facilitated by train staff or pre-booked services. Be aware there are no dedicated staff for assistance traditionally available at the station, so planning ahead is beneficial.
Winchelsea might not boast extensive transport connections, but it provides basic links to guide your onward journey. Various information resources, such as the Onward Travel Information Map, are available to assist with planning. Bus services and a rail replacement service are also connected, offering flexible options for continued travel. While there's no cycle hire or plentiful bicycle storage, the rural setting makes it perfect for serene walks as you explore East Sussex.
If you're in search of destinations from Winchelsea station, exciting opportunities abound. Consider heading towards historical Hastings with its rich heritage, or the vibrant cityscape of London St Pancras International. Beach lovers might choose the coastal allure of Eastbourne, while cultural enthusiasts can visit the charming town of Rye. With well-timed connections, the world – or at least a stunning part of the UK – is effortlessly at your fingertips.
Before you leave, let Winchelsea station and its locale offer you an authentic taste of the English countryside, uninterrupted by the hustle and bustle of larger stations. Its simplicity is part of its charm, providing an undemanding starting point for your exploration. Whether you're a local making a daily commute or an adventurer setting off to see more of what Sussex and beyond has to offer, Winchelsea promises a gentle entryway into your journey.
As you plan your trip, remember to check for any service updates, especially if accessibility is a concern. Winchelsea may be small, but with a little planning, it serves as a delightful and strategic point of travel. Explore the ample opportunities for discovery ready for you, easily reachable by rail from Winchelsea.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Winchelsea, 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 Winchelsea |
| 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 short steep ramp (over 1:10 gradient). The Assistance Meeting Point is by the 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 Winchelsea |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up in the car park |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Winchelsea |
| 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 Winchelsea |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 0 Located in the car park. 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 Eastbourne | Southern | 09:43 | 1 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 09:52 | 1 | On time |
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 10:43 | 1 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southern | 10:52 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Ashford International | Southern | 09:43 | 1 | On time |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 09:52 | 1 | On time |
| to Ashford International | Southern | 10:43 | 1 | On time |
| to Eastbourne | Southern | 10:52 | 1 | On time |