Battle Abbey
Battle Abbey is a truly iconic site. Discover the atmosphere of one of England’s most significant historic sites on an unforgettable day out. In the year 1066, the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed here at the Battle of Hastings. Now, you can stand on the very spot where this decisive struggle was fought and England’s future decided.
It's simple to reach Battle Abbey, in Sussex, by train. Simply hop on a train to Battle station and then it's just a 13 minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Battle Abbey’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 05:40:00 until 19:00:00
- Saturday open from 05:40:00 until 19:00:00
- Sunday open from 09:10:00 until 16:30:00
| 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 phone number | 0345 322 7021 |
| Lost Property Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee kiosk. Mornings only |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 from main entrance for services to London. There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access via footbridge to platform 2 for services towards Hastings. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | *Helpline closed on Christmas Day This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff Assistance is available. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021 |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Saba Park Solutions UK Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 255 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 30 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Car park |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is not available at the 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 | Battle station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Battle
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Battle station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 05:32 | 1 | On time |
| to London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 05:43 | On time | |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 06:07 | 1 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 06:37 | 1 | On time |
| to London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 06:44 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 05:31 | 1 | On time |
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 05:42 | On time | |
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 06:06 | 1 | On time |
| from Ore | Southeastern | 06:36 | 1 | On time |
| from Hastings | Southeastern | 06:43 | On time |
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