travel information
Your Guide to Transport Options from West Durrington
Welcome
Welcome to your new home at West Durrington. We hope you have many years of enjoyable living here.
This site is designed to assist in making your move as easy as possible. It provides information on how to get around using public transport and other environmentally friendly methods to commute to work and school, or explore the area.
West Durrington is situated on the outskirts of the seaside town of Worthing. The site is within walking distance of schools, doctors, shops and pubs.
The Travel Information Pack is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for the West Durrington development and agreed with Adur and Worthing Councils.
The Travel Plan is a document which contains a package of measures to encourage you to try more sustainable alternatives to single-occupancy car use.
The Travel Plan can offer real benefits not only to you, but also to the community that surrounds you. It can help to relieve local parking and congestion problems and improve public transport connections across the area.
Car Club
Co-wheels car club operates in West Durrington, and offers residents a quick and easy way to hire a car nearby, whenever needed.
Co-wheels car club provides a hybrid Toyota Corrola on a pay-as-you-go basis. The vehicle is located on Sunflower Street.
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Joining
Joining Co-wheels is easy all you need to do is:
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Fill out the online application at:
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Enter code WORTHING25 to waive the joining fee and get £25 free driving credit;
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Complete a quick online licence check;
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Your smartcard member pack will be sent out;
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You're ready to drive
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Booking a Car
Booking a car couldn’t be simpler, just follow these simple steps:
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View availability & book online;
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At your booking time, hold your card on the windscreen reader and the car will unlock;
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The car is automatic and has a start button – no need for keys; and
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Return the car to its bay at the end of the booking.
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For more information on Co-wheels in Worthing, there is a wealth of information at:
Benefits of Co-wheels Car Club:
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Exclusive joining fee waiver & simple sign up;
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Insurance, 24hr helpline and breakdown are included in the cost;
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Don’t pay to re-fuel: a fuel card is kept in the car; and,
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​Your membership allows you to use Co-wheels cars on over 60 towns and cities across the country.
WALKING
Walking is one of the cheapest, easiest and simplest forms of transport, something which is boosted by West Durrington benefiting from good walking facilities. Most of the roads in the area have pavements and street lighting, which allows you to easily and safely walk to the amenities located in West Durrington and the surrounding areas.
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You can walk to a wide range of facilities within 10 minutes from West Durrington, including the local schools, bus stops, gym and Tesco superstore.
The Green Travel Voucher allows you to claim up to £100 of expenditure towards a number of items which may assist you with using sustainable transport more as part of your day to day life. This includes bus and rail tickets, cycling equipment, raincoats, shoes and rucksacks.
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For more information on walking in the area, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes, health and fitness benefits and safety tips at the West Sussex County Council website, visit:
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www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/walking-horse-riding-and-cycling/
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www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travel-and-public-transport
Benefits of walking:
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Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease;
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Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community; and,
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Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity.
Local amenities
West Durrington is sustainably located within comfortable walking and cycling distances to local schools, shops, key local facilities, bus stops and Worthing town centre. A number of these are illustrated on the map on the previous page.
Schools
The Laurels Primary School
650 m / 8 min walk / 2 min cycle
Hawthorns First School
750 m / 9 min walk / 3 min cycle
Durrington Junior School
1.5 km / 19 min walk / 5 min cycle
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
1.9 km / 24 min walk / 9 min cycle
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Durrington High School
1.8 km / 23 min walk / 7 min cycle
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Northbrook Metropolitan College
1.5 km / 18 min walk / 6 min cycle
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Oak Grove College
1.8 km / 23 min walk / 7 min cycle
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The Orchards Community Middle School
2.1 km / 26 min walk / 8 min cycle
Local Amenities
Tesco Extra, Costa Coffee and Lloyds Pharmacy
350 m / 4 min walk / 1 min cycle
The Park View
1.0 km / 12 min walk / 4 min cycle
Durrington Health Centre
1.3 km / 16 min walk / 5 min cycle
Sussex Yeoman
1.4 km / 17 min walk / 5 min cycle
Durrington Library
1.5 km / 18 min walk / 5 min cycle
The North Star
1.7 km / 22 min walk / 6 min cycle
Leisure
West Worthing Tennis & Squash Club
750 m / 10 min walk / 4 min cycle
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David Lloyd Worthing
950 m / 12 min walk / 3 min cycle
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Transport
New Road Bus Stops
350 m / 4 min walk / 1 min cycle
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Romany Road Bus Stops
650 m / 8 min walk / 2 min cycle
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Goring-by-Sea Station
2.2 km / 27 min walk / 9 min cycle
Cycling
West Durrington and the surrounding West Sussex area is a beautiful place to ride your bicycle with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated routes.
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You can cycle to all the facilities in Goring-by-Sea and Worthing within a 25 minute cycle, and 14 minutes to access the National Cycle Route 2 at Worthing sea front.
National Cycle Route 2 routes from Dover to Cornwall providing a high quality link with many off-road sections, which is especially beneficial for those recreational rides!
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Explore your local community by bike!
We’re encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring the local community – either for an outing at the weekend, or a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or daily commute. Don’t forget that your Green Travel Voucher is valid for a range of cycle equipment.
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For more information on cycling in West Sussex, there is a wealth of detail on promoted routes, health benefits and safety tips at the following websites:
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www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/walking-horse-riding-and-cycling/
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Benefits of Cycling:
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Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family.
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Cycling improves health and fitness - regular cycling also halves the risk of heart attacks and helps reduce risk factors like high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.
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Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment.
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Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic.
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Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required.
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Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time.
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Cycling during rush hour is about twice as fast as a car!
Did you know that...
People who cycle regularly enjoy a fitness level equal to that of a person 10 years younger - so you’ll look and feel even better!
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Your local bicycle shop is:
South Downs Bikes
301 Goring Rd,
Worthing,
BN12 4NX
01903 244644
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Why Public Transport?
Public transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the costs of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a newspaper or catch-up on social media.
To encourage residents of West Durrington to use public transport, the Green Travel Voucher is valid on bus and rail season tickets. All you need to do is fill in the claim form and return it to your Travel Plan Coordinator. For terms and conditions, please see the claim form.
Where are my nearest bus stops?
There are number of bus stops near to West Durrington, which form your local stop depending where on the site you are.
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For residents in the southern part of the site, the nearest bus stops are at Tesco, approximately 650 metres from the site (8 minute walk). These stops are served by all the services shown adjacent.
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For residents in the middle part of the site, the nearest bus stops are at Torridge Close, approximately 450 metres from the site (6 minute walk). These stops are served by the 5 and Connect 7 services.
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For residents in the northern part of the site, the nearest bus stops are at Cherwell, approximately 100 metres from the site (1 minute walk). These stops are served by the 5 bus service.
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To check real time journey information, visit:
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey
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Rail
Goring-by-Sea Rail Station is located approximately 1.9 kilometres south of West Durrington and is easily accessible via a 7 minute bike ride or via the Number 10 bus service.
The station provides car parking for 11 vehicles, as well as cycle parking for 23 bicycles, and step free access coverage. The station offers PlusBus service, which allows local bus travel to be included in the rail ticket.
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Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station is located approximately 2km kilometres south-east of the site and is easily accessible via a 8 minute bike ride or via the Pulse bus.
The station provides car parking for 125 vehicles, as well as cycle parking spaces for 26 bicycles. It also offers a ticket office and ticket machines, as well as step free access coverage. The station also offers PlusBus.
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Both stations benefit from services approximately every 30 minutes to London Victoria, which also call at Brighton. On top of this there is an hourly local stopping service to Brighton. There is also an hourly service to Southampton, via Littlehampton and Portsmouth. Finally, there is a local service every 30 minutes to Littlehampton.
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To check real time rail journey information, visit:
5
This service routes from West Durrington to Worthing, via Broadwater. The 5 bus offers a service approximately every 30 minutes in each direction, Monday to Saturday. On Sundays an hourly service is provided. The 5 bus provides a direct link from the site to Worthing Rail Station.
10
This service routes from Wothing to West Durrington, via Tarring. These routes provide a service approximately every 20 minutes in each direction, Monday to Saturday. The 10 bus provides a direct link from the site to Worthing Rail Station and stops within a short walk of Durrington-on-Sea and Goring-by-Sea station (400 metres).
Pulse​
This service routes from West Durrington to Lancing via Worthing and provides a service every 10 minutes Monday to Friday. It also provides services every 12 minutes on Saturdays and every 20 minutes on Sundays.The Pulse bus provides a direct link to Durrington-on-Sea station.
COnnect 7
This service routes from Durrington to Salvington and Worthing. It provides a service every 90 minutes in each direction, Monday to Saturday. This service routes directly to West Worthing station.
Some Safety Tips if Meeting a New Car Share Buddy
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Avoid exchanging your full name or address before you’ve met someone.
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You’re never under obligation to take a lift. If you don’t feel comfortable, don’t go through with the lift – even if it’s been agreed.
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As with any activity that involves meeting new people, it’s advisable to meet in a public place the first time. It’s always a good idea to let friends and family know your plans, too.
CAR SHARING
Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money. By splitting costs with your fellow passengers you will save on fuel and parking fees.
Use your time as a passenger to read or catch up on work, and of course you won’t have to find a parking space.
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Benefits of car sharing:
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Reduces travel costs
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Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle
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Helps reduce congestion
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Expands social networks
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Reduces stress levels related to driving
Sustainable Travel Events
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Car Free Day
European Mobility Week culminates in Car Free Day. Cities, towns and residents are challenged to go a day without using their car. Could you give up your car for a day? Challenge yourself and find out on 22nd September!
Walk to School Week
15th May - 19th May 2023
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National Walking Month
May 2023
www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
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National Clean Air Day
15th June 2023
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Bike Week
5th June - 11th June 2023
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National Cycle to Work Day
4th August 2023
World Car Free Day
September 2023 (Dates TBA)
www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our-work-in-action/world-car-free-day
Road Safety Week
19th November - 26th November 2023
www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-wee
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Commute Smart Week
November 2023 (Dates TBA)
Bike to School Week is a week-long event across the UK, encouraging families to cycle or scoot to school. It's a great way to celebrate the huge benefit an active school run brings and the positive impact it has on children’s health and well-being. This year the event takes place from 3rd October to 7th October.
Active travel is more important than ever to help pupils get to school safely and healthily. The start of term is a great time to establish a routine of positive travel habits.
Cycling to school has many benefits:
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Pupils who are more relaxed, alert and ready to start the day
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Fewer cars helping to improve local air quality and reduce congestion
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Children are more aware of road safety and feel more independent
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Boost physical and mental health and well-being
Sometimes getting started can be overwhelming but here are easy to follow tips;
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Before you ride to school find the safest route to ride using either Google
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Know your ABC check: Air, Breaks & Check
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Use bike lanes, stop at give-way and stop lines and use hand signals for turning if cycling on-road
For more information visit:
www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/projects/uk-wide/schools/bike-to-school-week