It is 47 miles 34 chains (76.3 km) down the line from London Charing Cross.

The building dates from 1851, when both the station and the first section of the Hastings line opened, and incorporates sandstone blocks taken from a manor house which stood on the site.

[1] Train information is provided in the form of automated announcements, LED displays and timetable posters.

All services at Etchingham are operated by Southeastern using Class 375 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[2] Additional services, including trains to and from and London Cannon Street and Ore call at the station in the peak hours.