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Shoreham Maritime and Local History Museum
Local history museum in a former warehouse, with exhibits on maritime trade, aviation and everyday life in Shoreham.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hassocks to Shoreham-by-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 13 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (19m by train vs 21m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Hassocks to Shoreham-by-Sea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 18m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Local history museum in a former warehouse, with exhibits on maritime trade, aviation and everyday life in Shoreham.
Museum at nearby Shoreham Airport covering the airport’s early aviation story, architecture and links to local flying history.
Contemporary art gallery in the town centre showing changing exhibitions by local and regional artists in an accessible space.
Shingle beach with wide sea views, colourful houseboats nearby and a relaxed promenade atmosphere for walking and sunset visits.
Historic part of town with narrow streets, old buildings and easy access to the Norman church and riverside paths.
Riverside walk along the Adur, popular for birdwatching, boat views and gentle walks close to the town centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hassocks to Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hassocks to Shoreham-by-Sea trains use the Hassocks to Shoreham-by-Sea station pair. Use this guide to compare Hassocks and Shoreham-by-Sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hassocks is 1 km from Hassocks city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Hassocks has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hassocks.
Wi-Fi is available at Hassocks. ATMs are available at Hassocks.
Ticket office support is available at Hassocks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hassocks: Parking, WC.
Available at Hassocks: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hassocks: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Shoreham-by-Sea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Wi-Fi is available at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Ticket office support is available at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shoreham-by-Sea: Parking, WC.
Available at Shoreham-by-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shoreham-by-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via street and level crossing. 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, 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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