Trains from Guide Bridge
to Balcombe
From £91.30
Guide Bridge to Balcombeby train on average takes 4 hrs 10 mins
Guide Bridge to Balcombe one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £91.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Guide Bridge at 06:34
- Last train leaves Guide Bridge at 19:42
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Guide Bridge to Balcombe train times
| Last updated: 11:00:52
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11:12 Guide Bridge On Time | 15:16 Balcombe On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 4m, 3 changes | ||
12:13 Guide Bridge On Time | 16:16 Balcombe On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 3m, 3 changes | ||
13:13 Guide Bridge On Time | 17:16 Balcombe On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 3m, 3 changes | ||
13:31 Guide Bridge On Time | 17:47 Balcombe On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 16m, 3 changes | ||
14:13 Guide Bridge On Time | 18:17 Balcombe On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 4m, 3 changes |
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FOR ACCURATE STATION INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE WRITTEN TEXT - NOT THE PHOTOS AND MAP
Guide Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
Located next to the ticket office
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located next to the ticket office
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Spaces140
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require when purchasing tickets.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Platform 1 level access from the car park, platform 2 level access, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Balcombe facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- Penalty Fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
By the ticket office on platform 2.
Toilet's may only be available during staffed hours.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
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.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/EpHT94k2Hi0LrRDtfs0Co/32c4c63b8ef4188c8935dee6d1e836bf/2025-01_CI_SN_RRB_BAB_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
By the ticket office on platform 2.
Toilet's may only be available during staffed hours.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
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.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces62
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces12
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
The bike stands are located in the car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Our Mobile Assistance Team is available to help you to complete your journey from this station if it is unstaffed.
If you have not booked assistance and require help boarding at this station, then on arrival please contact this team by either:
- pressing the 'emergency & assisted travel' Help Point button
- calling us on the freephone number 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- texting us on 07970 511077
We will then arrange for our Mobile Assistance Team to reach you in good time before your train is scheduled to depart.
Whether you pre-book your assistance or prefer more flexibility, we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:30 to 14:30
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. A Mobile Assistance team covers this station.
You can arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- Texting us on 07970 511077
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access via ramp from car park to platform 1 (for trains to London). Footbridge with steps to platform 2 (for trains to Brighton).
Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up in the car park.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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