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Location notes
Worthing is situated along the Southern West Coastway line in West Sussex, England.
West Worthing is located to the west of the station and is just about visible from the eastbound platforms.
The main town centre is south of the station and is within walking distance, other options of getting there are by bus from the nearby bus stops or by taxi as there are taxi ranks at the front of the station.
West Worthing is located to the west of the station and is just about visible from the eastbound platforms.
The main town centre is south of the station and is within walking distance, other options of getting there are by bus from the nearby bus stops or by taxi as there are taxi ranks at the front of the station.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger traffic is mainly Class 377's and Class 313's, although there are a few long distance services each day between Brighton and the West Country, these are worked by Class 158's and occasionally Class 150's.
There are a few VSOE workings throughout the year, these are normally hauled by Class 67's and destinations vary between Hove and Chichester. In addition there is also the odd railtour or steam special as well.
Freight traffic is irregular and usually Class 66 or Class 73 hauled engineering trains. These can sometimes be seen passing through on weeknights, early weekday mornings or at weekends. There are also very occasional light engine workings.
Network Rail test trains make an appearance every now and then. MPV's can be seen passing through on sandite or de-icing duties 'in season'.
There are a few VSOE workings throughout the year, these are normally hauled by Class 67's and destinations vary between Hove and Chichester. In addition there is also the odd railtour or steam special as well.
Freight traffic is irregular and usually Class 66 or Class 73 hauled engineering trains. These can sometimes be seen passing through on weeknights, early weekday mornings or at weekends. There are also very occasional light engine workings.
Network Rail test trains make an appearance every now and then. MPV's can be seen passing through on sandite or de-icing duties 'in season'.
Environment
The station is north of the main town and has 3 platforms. Platform 1 not being used as much as platform 2 and 3. The station itself is very busy, there is a subway that links all platforms so all platforms are easily accessible. You are only allowed on the station with a ticket and the only way to get on the station to take photos is to get the train there or buy a platform ticket. Alternatively you could take photos from the nearby road bridge to the east of the station.
The area can sometimes get rough after dark, although there is usually security on the station.
The area can sometimes get rough after dark, although there is usually security on the station.
Road directions
If you are coming from Brighton on the A27 follow signs to Worthing and at Grove Lodge roundabout turn left and the right and left again and carry on over both mini roundabouts and continue straight on down south farm road. Carry straight on towards station past Worthing High School and towards the level crossing. Turn left over the level crossing and the station is down the short and narrow road.
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Worthing map co-ordinates
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Parking
There is a car park to the north of the station but this is a pay and display at certain times of the day but is a reasonable price. Most back streets are also a pay and display in the town centre and the south side of the level crossing. But there are free parking slots on the north side of the station down various streets which are within walking distance.
Public transport
Train:
Worthing is the main station serving the town and all trains stop here from places like Brighton, London Victoria, Littlehampton, Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bristol etc. so there are direct rail links from most major cities and towns.
Bus:
If you were to get the bus here it would be difficult to get onto the platforms as there is ticket barriers, and staff checking tickets most hours of the day. The station staff may allow you on the platform without a ticket if you kindly ask permission or alternatively you could buy a platform ticket.
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Worthing is the main station serving the town and all trains stop here from places like Brighton, London Victoria, Littlehampton, Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bristol etc. so there are direct rail links from most major cities and towns.
Bus:
If you were to get the bus here it would be difficult to get onto the platforms as there is ticket barriers, and staff checking tickets most hours of the day. The station staff may allow you on the platform without a ticket if you kindly ask permission or alternatively you could buy a platform ticket.
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Amenities
There are toilets on both sides of the station. There are also toilets in the town centre as well as many restaurants and shops. There are a few small shops nearby if you don't feel like walking into the town centre to get something to eat or drink.
Accommodation
There is plenty of accommodation in the town centre and on the seafront.
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Photographic notes
Light is mainly good all year round and has good places to take photos such as the nearby road bridge for overhead shots. The sun may prohibit photos in the evening or some days in the summer. You can shoot photos of trains coming in both directions. The best available angles for taking pictures are the overhead shots from the nearby bridge as you have a full view of the station.
General views - All photographs © RG unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking east
Fig 4 - Looking west - Photo by John Patston
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
