The station is operated by South Western Railway, who provide all trains serving it.

The station itself is located near a quay side on the River Hamble, where a number of yachts are moored, alongside a local pub, The Jolly Sailor.

The train station has many local walks nearby, with access to Hamble via the Strawberry Trail.

All services at Bursledon are operated by South Western Railway using Class 450 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service is one train per hour in each direction between Portsmouth & Southsea and Southampton Central.