Brighton (BTN)
Managed by Southern
Station facilities
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Station seating facilities
Station seating facilities A heated passenger lounge is available on the concourse -
Trolleys
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Refreshments
Note There is a coffee shop on the concourse, and also within the passenger lounge by the ticket office.
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ATM machine
ATM machine Located on concourse -
Toilets
Toilets Toilets and accessible toilets are located at the east end of the main concourse. An additional accessible toilet is located by the north entrance to the station, in the same building as the cycle storage facilities. The toilet is on the first floor of the building which has step-free access. Please speak to station staff who will arrange access to the building.
In addition, there is also a Changing Place facility available. This provides a changing bench, hoist, height adjustable sink and non-slip floors. The Changing place is located by the north entrance to the station, in the same building as the cycle storage facilities. It is on the first floor of the building and has step-free access. Please speak to station staff who will arrange access to the building.
Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space. -
Pay phone
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Internet
Public Wi-Fi Yes -
Post box
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Tourist information office
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Shops
Shops Food outlets, supermarket and newsagents
Brighton
Getting to and from the station

- Car Park
Station Car Park
- Operator
- APCOA Parking UK
- Web address
- https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/car-parking
- Opening hours
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Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day
Saturday 24 Hours a Day
Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Number of spaces
- 633 with 26 accessible spaces available
- Accessible spaces may be used, free of charge, by Blue Badge holders. The car park is controlled by number plate recognition. You must ensure you display the full blue badge pack AND call/text the number shown at the station bays to register for free parking on the day of use. Penalty notice
- Free of charge
- No
- Daily rate
- £15.40
- Saturday rate
- £14.10
- Sunday rate
- £7.15
- Weekly rate
- £91.10
- Monthly rate
- £208.90
- 3 Monthly rate
- £454.20
- Annual rate
- £1209.90
- CCTV Coverage
- No
- Onward travel information
- Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here.
- Taxi
- YES - at the rear of the station through the exit next to platform 8.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available
- Yes
- Located at the rear of the station
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
Yes
- Opening hours
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 03:45 - 01:45
- Height adjusted ticket office counter
Height adjusted ticket counter is available at this station
- Induction loop
- This office has an induction loop
- Ticket machines
Yes
- Accessible ticket machines
- There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note
- 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 so please check the station access note for further details
- Collection of pre-purchased tickets
Yes, from ticket machine
- Smartcards
- Smartcards issued
Yes
- Smartcards top-up
Not possible at this station
- Smartcards validators
Yes
- For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit: www.southernrailway.com/thekeysmartcard
- Penalty fares
- Penalty fares apply for Southern Thameslink
Staffing and general services
- Information available from staff
- Information services - opening times
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Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Passenger Information Systems
- Departure screens, Announcements
- Customer help points
Yes
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- Lost Property
- Yes
- Please visit www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty and use the webform to register your lost item. If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in at any of our ticket offices.
- CCTV
- Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services
- Rail replacement bus stop locations are shown in the 'Getting to and from the station' section under 'onward travel'.
Facilities
- ATM Machine
Yes
- Located on concourse
- Public Wi-Fi
Yes
- Wifi information at this station
- Refreshment facilities
Yes
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There is a coffee shop on the concourse, and also within the passenger lounge by the ticket office.
- Shops
Yes
- Type of shops available
- Food outlets, supermarket and newsagents
- Toilets
Yes
- Toilets Location
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Toilets and accessible toilets are located at the east end of the main concourse. An additional accessible toilet is located by the north entrance to the station, in the same building as the cycle storage facilities. The toilet is on the first floor of the building which has step-free access. Please speak to station staff who will arrange access to the building.
In addition, there is also a Changing Place facility available. This provides a changing bench, hoist, height adjustable sink and non-slip floors. The Changing place is located by the north entrance to the station, in the same building as the cycle storage facilities. It is on the first floor of the building and has step-free access. Please speak to station staff who will arrange access to the building.
Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space. - Accessible toilets
- Yes
- Baby changing facilities
Yes
- Baby changing facilities location
- National key toilets
- Yes
- Waiting Rooms
Yes
- Waiting rooms location
- A heated passenger lounge is available on the concourse
- Waiting rooms opening hours
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Waiting area may only be available during staffed hours at some locations
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline Contact
- If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - [email protected] | Phone - 0800 138 1016 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
- Assisted travel
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We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
- Helpline opening hours
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Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
The assisted helpline is not available on Christmas Day.
- Staff help available
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 below. On-train staff are also available to assist you on and off some services.
- Staff help available opening times
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Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Ramp for train access
Yes
- Step free access coverage
Yes
- Step free access note
- This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms.
- Wheelchairs available
Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours
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Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed