Southwick (SWK)
Southwick station, Station Road, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4AE
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Opening Hours Saturday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Opening Hours Sunday: 08:10 - 15:45
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collect tickets bought online
- Collect tickets at 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
Yes
Smartcard tickets
- No
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard note
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information
- Departure Screens
- Live journey information
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: 08:10 - 15:45
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Friday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Staff Help Available Saturday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Staff Help Available Sunday: 08:10 - 15:45
Customer Help Points
Yes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
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
Yes
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details.
This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to platforms via steep ramps (over 1:10 gradient).
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
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 usually available at the times listed.
Also, 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:
Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
Textphone: 0800 138 1018
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
Yes
A heated waiting area is available when staffed.
Seating area
Yes
Wheelchairs available
Yes
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 at the front of the station
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Friday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Staff help available Saturday: 06:40 - 13:15
- Staff help available Sunday: 08:10 - 15:45
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: Yes
The assisted travel helpline is not available on Christmas Day.
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:
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
Yes
A heated waiting area is available when staffed.
Seating Area
Yes
ATM
Yes
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
Yes
Public Wi-Fi
No
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
20 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands & Racks
Location
Located next to the ticket office.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
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.