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station information and services
Sway
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). There is level access from the car park to Platform 2 (for trains towards Bournemouth/ Weymouth) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 300m via the street (please note the station access road on the Platform 2 side has no pavement).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets are only available when the ticket office is open.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Sway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road by Railway Bridge opposite Bus Stop To Brockenhurst: Station Road Bus Stop by Railway Bridge
FAQ: Travel from Sway station (SWY)
Everything you need to know about Sway station (SWY): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Yes, Sway station offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including staff help availability.
The main attractions near Sway railway station include the New Forest National Park, offering scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing, and the historic village of Sway with its unique architecture and quaint shops.
Car rental services are not available at the Sway station.
The Sway station is located approximately 0.543 km from the city center.
To reach the city center from Sway, you can use the rail replacement services: head to Station Road by the Railway Bridge opposite Bus Stop for services to Bournemouth, or go to the Station Road Bus Stop by the Railway Bridge for services to Brockenhurst.
For Sway station, it is advisable to arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth boarding experience.
Sway station is located at Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA.
Yes, parking is available at the Sway station in the form of the Station Car Park.
The train fare from Sway station to the closest airport varies depending on factors like ticket type and time, but typically ranges from under £10 to £20.
The train station at Sway is primarily served by South Western Railway.
Rail replacement services from Sway include connections to Bournemouth from Station Road by the Railway Bridge opposite the bus stop, and to Brockenhurst from Station Road bus stop by the Railway Bridge.
Traveling during the early morning or late evening at Sway station is generally safe, like many other stations in the UK, but it's always advisable to remain aware of your surroundings and take standard travel precautions.
Security or ticket checks are typically conducted at Sway station to ensure passenger safety and verify travel validity.
The toilets at Sway Station are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are in the Waiting Room on Platform 1 and require a radar key for access. Toilets are only available when the ticket office is open.
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