Winchester Train Station
An important stop for trains between London and the south coast, Winchester station is every inch the traditional Victorian railway building, with a crisp white facade, a smart canopy and a prominent black and white clock over its main entrance. The station has been welcoming visitors to the city since 1839 and was renovated in 2004, adding a second ticket office. More recent upgrades include a new footbridge incorporating lifts, and an extension of the car park.
Trains to Winchester take just an hour from London Waterloo, and within a 10-minute walk, visitors can be in the historic heart of the city. Attractions include the huge Gothic cathedral, the 15th-century market cross and the Victorian Guildhall, plus a wealth of independent shops and restaurants. For those keen to explore the natural beauty of the area, the station is only around two miles from the western edge of the South Downs National Park.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 20:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 19:30:00
- Sunday open from 07:00:00 until 20:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: radar@radar.org.uk. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Find WiFi Hotspots around Winchester station. |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650 |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Main Car Park and Decked Car Park |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 411 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 286 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platform 1 car park, platform 2 |
| Cycle storage notes | Compound |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Winchester station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
Trains to Winchester station
Winchester train station is mainly served by South Western Railway trains, which connect London Waterloo to Winchester in 1h 23m, Weymouth to Winchester in 2h 1m and Portsmouth to Winchester in 57m.
Need more information on how to get to Winchester by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Winchester.
Winchester train station departures and arrivals
Want to know when your next train from/to Winchester station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Winchester railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Winchester.
There are two platforms at Winchester station. You can get into the station from either the west side via Station Road (direct access to platform 2 for trains travelling south) or the east side via Stockbridge Road (direct access to platform 1 for trains to London and the North). There are car parks, ticket offices, cycle storage and ticket machines on both sides. The taxi rank, drop off point and bus stops are outside the front of the main entrance on Station Road.
Winchester train station parking
Winchester train station has two car parks on both sides of the building. Step-free access is available at both car parks.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winchester station open?
Winchester station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Winchester station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Winchester station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Winchester.
Are there toilets at Winchester station?
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Winchester station.
Are dogs allowed at Winchester station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Winchester station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Winchester
Departures
Arrivals
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Bournemouth | South Western Railway | 17:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Bournemouth | South Western Railway | 18:02 | 2 | On time |
| from Bournemouth | South Western Railway | 18:14 | 2 | Late |
| from Bournemouth | South Western Railway | 18:17 | 1 | On time |
| from Bournemouth | South Western Railway | 18:22 | 1 | On time |