Portslade Railway Station, situated in Portslade-by-Sea within the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, serves as a key transport hub in the area. This station, managed by Southern, features two platforms and offers a range of services primarily operated using Class 377 and Class 387 EMUs. The typical off-peak service includes two trains per hour (tph) to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport, four tph to Brighton, two tph to Littlehampton, one tph to Portsmouth & Southsea, and two tph to Southampton Central. Additional services are available during peak hours, including direct trains between Brighton and Littlehampton.
Originally opened on 12 May 1840 by the London and Brighton Railway, Portslade Station has undergone several transformations, including closures, rebuilds, and relocations, the most significant of which occurred in 1881 when it was moved to the east of the level crossing. The station’s rich history reflects the development of railway transport in the region, transitioning through various operators and now forming part of the modern network managed by Southern.