Notes: The station was originally closed on 30.5.1955 but after legal objections it was reopened on 7.8.1956. The station site was purchased by the Bluebell Railway in 1974 but it was to be many years before rails were laid to bring steam trains through the half-mile long Sharpthorne tunnel back to the station site. The delay was caused by the complexities of the planning system, culminating in a public enquiry which resulted in the railway being granted planning permission and a Light Railway Order for the extension to East Grinstead. There appear to be no immediate plans to rebuilt West Hoathly Station as the single track has been laid clear of the two platforms.

For more details of West Hoathly see the Bluebell Railway web site.