Trains from Rochdale Train Station
to Balcombe
From £83.70
Rochdale Train Station to Balcombeby train on average takes 5 hrs 0 mins
Rochdale Train Station to Balcombe one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £83.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 14 minutes
- First train leaves Rochdale Train Station at 05:51
- Last train leaves Rochdale Train Station at 19:16
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Rochdale to Balcombe train times
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Rochdale Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
no booking hall only
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the Network Rail Parking Bay outside the station front.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Car Park on Miall Street is free to rail users. Passengers should be aware the car park is a long walk from the station.
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NameHare Street
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Spaces0
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1 and within car park
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 23:50
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesLittleborough
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Balcombe facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms.
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
By the ticket office on platform 2.
Toilet's may only be available during staffed hours.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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TelephonesNo
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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.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/EpHT94k2Hi0LrRDtfs0Co/34b323893ac1540dcdc9bb5e72d1b693/2024-06_CI_SN_RRB_BAB_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
By the ticket office on platform 2.
Toilet's may only be available during staffed hours.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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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.
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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.
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameSouthern
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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.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/01895 262122 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces62
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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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.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces12
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
The bike stands are located in the car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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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
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:30 to 14:30
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Induction LoopYes
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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.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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 "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
- Textphone: 0800 138 1018
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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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.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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