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National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth
Free naval museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard covering the Royal Navy story through ships, galleries, and hands-on displays.
Take a train from Gloucester to Southwick and enjoy the approximately 180 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 10:06, the last at 16:53.
Distance 180 km |
First train 10:06 |
Last train 16:53 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Free naval museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard covering the Royal Navy story through ships, galleries, and hands-on displays.
Museum inside Southsea Castle exploring Portsmouth’s military past, coastal defences, and stories linked to the city’s shoreline.
Museum in Gosport devoted to submarine history, featuring HMS Alliance, Cold War exhibits, and life beneath the sea.
Large country park beside Southwick village with meadows, woodland, and easy paths, ideal for a relaxed walk close to historic Southwick House.
Broad downland ridge nearby with panoramic walks and viewpoints over Portsmouth, the Solent, and the South Downs on clear days.
Village conservation area with green spaces, mature trees, and historic surroundings that capture Southwick’s traditional character.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside, steamed until rich and fragrant; a classic old Sussex farmhouse dessert.
Brighton rock is a hard seaside sugar sweet linked to nearby Brighton, long associated with day trips on the Sussex coast and still a nostalgic local treat.
Smoked Sussex mackerel reflects the local coast and fishing heritage; oily fish is cured and smoked for a savoury flavour often eaten simply with bread or salad.
Popular village Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a relaxed modern setting.
Established local restaurant serving Thai favourites and stir-fries in a casual, dependable setting close to Southwick centre.
Traditional pub by the harbour area serving British pub meals and drinks, with a relaxed atmosphere suited to casual dining.
Moderate for southern England. Accommodation is often cheaper than central Brighton, but dining, coffee and local rail or bus costs are still typical for the region.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Southwick railway station -> Brighton city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Southwick by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gloucester to Southwick trains use the Gloucester to Southwick station pair. Use this guide to compare Gloucester and Southwick train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Southwick has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
ATMs are available at Southwick.
Ticket office support is available at Southwick.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southwick: Parking.
Available at Southwick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southwick: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station:Step-free access to platforms via steep ramps (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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