[1] The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway opened the first part of the line in 1848.

[citation needed] In 2013, work began to extend the platforms to handle 8 carriages (up from 4), which will reduce delays caused by longer trains blocking the road while stopped.

In October 2012 the level crossing was rebuilt and automatic barriers installed to replace the old fashioned gates.

[6] In early 2022, Govia Thameslink Railway intend to close the current ticket office permanently.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[7] The station is also served by a limited number of Southern services to London Victoria, Bognor Regis, Portsmouth Harbour and London Bridge in the peak hours.