The station itself is located near a quay side on the River Hamble, where a number of yachts are moored, alongside a local pub, The Jolly Sailor. The M27 crosses the water near the station. The train station has many local walks nearby, with access to Hamble via the Strawberry Trail.
The typical off-peak service is one train per hour in each direction between Portsmouth & Southsea and Southampton Central. Additional services call at the station during the peak hours.[1]