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Ipswich Train Station

Address

Ipswich Station
Burrell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 8AL
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Station overview

A ticket office is available. Ticket office
Baby changing facilities are available. Baby changing facilities
A ticket machine is available. Ticket machine
A waiting room is available. Waiting room
Wheelchairs are available. Wheelchairs
Wi-Fi is available. Wi-Fi
Toilets are available. Toilets
A post box is available. Post box
 
Time
Destination
Platform
Facility Information
Ticket office information

The ticket office at this station has recently moved, and is now located at the front of the station to the left, near the multi-storey car park, and is accessible directly from the station forecourt.

Ticket office opening hours Monday to Friday: 05:00 to 21:00 Saturday: 05:00 to 21:00 Sunday: 07:15 to 22:00
Self service ticket machines A ticket machine is available.
Collection of pre-purchased tickets Collection of pre-purchased tickets is available.
Service Information
British Transport Police 0800 40 50 40
CCTV CCTV systems are available.
Rail Replacement Service

Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.

Information Systems
  • Departure screens
  • Announcements
  • Arrival screens
Service Information
Ipswich station customer services

Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00
Sunday 10:00-20:00
Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00

The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).

Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Left luggage Left luggage is not available.
Lost property Lost property is available at the station. Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00
Lost property contact details

URL: https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property

Facility Information
Lounge A first class lounge is not available.
Lounge opening hours A first class lounge is not available.
Facility Information
Seating area A seating area is available.
Waiting rooms Waiting rooms are not available.
Waiting room information

There is a large waiting area in the main station concourse, as well as a waiting room on Platform 2 which is close to the secure cycle parking area. In addition, a waiting room is also available on Platforms 3 and 4, close to the steps for the older footbridge.

Trolleys Trolleys are available.
Refreshment facilities Refreshment facilities are available.
Refreshment facilities information

Costa Coffee

Greggs

Starbucks

Self-service vending machines providing hot drinks, cold drinks, and snacks

Free water refill point located on the station concourse, next to the customer service office

Toilets Toilets are available.
Toilets information

There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:

Monday - Friday 04:00 - 22:00
Saturday 04:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00

Baby changing Baby changing facilities are available.
Pay phone Pay phones are not available.
Public Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is available.
Post box A Post box is available.
Tourist information office A tourist information office is not available.
Cashpoint A cashpoint is available.
Bureau de change A bureau de change is not available.
Shops Shops are available.
Shops information

WHSmith

Photo-Me digital passport photos

Showers Showers are not available.
Facility Information
Helpline information A helpline is available.

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Monday to Sunday: 08:00 to 20:00
Helpline contact details 0800 028 28 78

URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Customer help points available Customer help points are not available.
Staff help Staff help is available.

Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.

What assistance is available for customers using this station?

  • Board and alight
  • Ramp assistance
  • Luggage (on and off train only)
  • Ticket sale on board

How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?

  • By speaking with a member of station staff
  • By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
  • By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
Staff help opening times Monday to Sunday: 24 Hours a Day
Accessible ticket machines Accessible ticket machines are available.
Accessible ticket office counter An accessible ticket office counter is not available.
Induction loop An induction loop is available.
Ramp for train access A ramp for train access is available.
Accessible taxis

Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster

Accessible public pay phones Accessible public pay phones are not available.
National key toilets National key toilets are available.
Step free access coverage Whole Station

This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts.

This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

Assistance meeting point is the customer service office on the main concourse.

Impaired mobility set down Impaired mobility set down Machine is available.
Disabled parking Disable parking is not available.
Wheelchairs Wheelchairs are available.
Ticket gates Ticket gates are present.
Ticket gates information

Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation

Station Car Park
Operator National Car Parks Ltd
Spaces 444
Opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 24 Hours a Day
  • Saturday: 24 Hours a Day
  • Sunday: 24 Hours a Day
Charges
  • Off peak: £9.00
  • Per hour: N/A
  • Daily: £12.00
  • Weekly: £48.00
  • Monthly: £212.00
  • Three monthly: £606.00
  • Six monthly: N/A
  • Annual: £2122.00
Contact details 0345 050 7080
Premium Bay
Operator National Car Parks
Spaces 36
Charges
  • Off peak: N/A
  • Per hour: N/A
  • Daily: N/A
  • Weekly: N/A
  • Monthly: N/A
  • Three monthly: N/A
  • Six monthly: N/A
  • Annual: £2500.00
Contact details 0345 050 7080
Bus services available Bus services are available.
Bus services information

'First' and 'Ipswich Buses' operate a network of daily, frequent bus routes around the city and also to nearby towns and villages. For route maps and timetables: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus and www.ipswichbuses.co.uk

'Ipswich Buses' route 16 and 'First' route 66 link the rail station forecourt with the town centre. 'Ipswich Buses' routes 12, 13, and 14 stop close by in Ranelagh Road.

Buy an Ipswich PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around town. For details: www.plusbus.info

Cycle storage available Cycle storage is available.
Storage type Compound, Stands, Wheel Racks
Spaces 200
Sheltered Yes
CCTV Yes
Storage location

There are 12 cycle stands and 70 cycle parking spaces located in the West End car park, adjacent to Platform 1. A secure cycle parking compound providing 106 spaces is near the lifts on Platforms 1 and 2. The secure cycle parking area requires smartcard access - please speak with station staff for further details.

Transport Information
Taxi rank available A taxi rank is not available.
Airport available Airport information is not available.
Port available Port information is available.

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