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Train companies affected:Grand Central, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo
Bures (BUE)
Bures station, The Paddocks, off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS
This station has step free access to the single platform for trains towards both Marks Tey and Sudbury, but access is via a slope which is quite steep. As the station is not staffed, wheelchair users may wish to consider bringing a companion along to assist them getting to or from the platform.
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
No
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
Yes
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
Staff Help Available
Yes
This station is not staffed. Assistance can be provided by the conductor on board, but booking is recommended to avoid any delay to your journey.
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 calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
By selecting the help button on the ticket machine at this station
By using the Help Point at this station
Assistance meeting point is on the platform, next to the yellow boarding ramp.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
On the single platform between two of the three benches, fixed to the grey post beneath the customer information screens
Customer Services Notes
Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank 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.
Luggage Storage
No
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details.
This station has step free access to the single platform for trains towards both Marks Tey and Sudbury, but access is via a slope which is quite steep. As the station is not staffed, wheelchair users may wish to consider bringing a companion along to assist them getting to or from the platform.
This station is a category B2 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is on the platform, next to the yellow boarding ramp.
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
Seating area
Yes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
Yes
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
Accessible spaces
1 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Staff Help
Staff help available
Yes
This station is not staffed. Assistance can be provided by the conductor on board, but booking is recommended to avoid any delay to your journey.
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 calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
By selecting the help button on the ticket machine at this station
By using the Help Point at this station
Assistance meeting point is on the platform, next to the yellow boarding ramp.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
On the single platform between two of the three benches, fixed to the grey post beneath the customer information screens
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
08:00 - 20:00
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.
Nearest accessible station
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
Seating Area
Yes
Operator
National Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Sunday: Yes
Spaces
22 spaces
Accessible spaces
1 space
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
Car park CCTV
No
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per day £3.00
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
4 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
Location
There are two cycle stands to the far left of the station car park, just next to the ramped entrance to the station.
Sheltered
No
CCTV
No
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off in the station forecourt.
