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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Bitterne
- Departure station
- Bitterne station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Southampton SO18 5EQ
Operators serving Bitterne
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Facilities at Bitterne
- Ticket Machines
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Bitterne
- Itchen Valley Country Park
- St Marys Stadium
About your departure station
Opened in 1866 serving Southampton's eastern suburbs.
Rebuilt 1935 with art deco features.
Electrified 1967.
Handles 800,000 annual passengers.
Recent upgrades improved accessibility.
The station remains vital for city's commuter network, balancing interwar charm with modern transport demands in growing residential areas.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Bitterne to Forest Gate?
Open the ticket search and enter Bitterne as your departure station and Forest Gate as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Bitterne and Forest Gate?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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