[1] This closed shortly after the branch line to the town itself opened in August 1863, when a west-facing connection was made at Ford Junction.

In 1887, the third side of the triangle was constructed,[2] allowing through running from the lines from Horsham on the Mid-Sussex railways and Brighton.

[3] A station building similar to that at Arundel was provided; this lasted until 1937, after which redevelopment was severely delayed by the Second World War and planning disputes.

[4] One original structure remained until 1986, when Network SouthEast started building a new concourse and ticket office.

[9] In 2021, the station received a Silent Soldier flat sculpture as a gift from East Preston Parish Council.