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Train companies affected:CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Last updated:Today at 13:15
Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Ipswich (IPS)
Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 05:00 - 21:20
- Opening Hours Saturday: 05:00 - 21:20
- Opening Hours Sunday: 07:15 - 22:00
Location
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 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
Yes
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Office
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard notes
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
- Yes - from information point
- Yes - from ticket office
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
- Arrival Screens
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: 04:30 - 01:00
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: 04:30 - 01:00
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: 07:00 - 01:00
This station is staffed 24/7 and is open during the hours shown above, with information from platform dispatch staff available during these times. Information from staff in the ticket office is available during ticket office opening hours.
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Sunday: Yes
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
Customer Help Points
No
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
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Yes
Trolleys
Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
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.
Ticket barriers and gates
Yes
Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Waiting rooms
- Waiting rooms Monday to Friday: 04:30 - 01:00
- Waiting rooms Saturday: 04:30 - 01:00
- Waiting rooms Sunday: 07:00 - 01:00
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.
Seating area
Yes
Wheelchairs available
Yes
Trolleys
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
Yes
Accessible spaces
Ipswich Car Park 1
9 spaces
Ipswich Car Park 2
Not Specified
Ipswich Car Park 1
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible car park equipment
Ipswich Car Park 1
Ipswich Car Park 2
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Sunday: Yes
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
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
No
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
0800 028 28 78
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on Greater Anglia 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.
Toilets
Yes
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 - 22:00Saturday 04:00 - 22:00Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Baby Changing
Yes
Female toilets,Male toilets
Waiting Rooms
- Waiting Rooms Monday to Friday: 04:30 - 01:00
- Waiting Rooms Saturday: 04:30 - 01:00
- Waiting Rooms Sunday: 07:00 - 01:00
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.
Seating Area
Yes
First Class Lounge
Yes
Station Car Park
Operator
National Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Friday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Saturday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Sunday: Yes
Spaces
444 spaces
Accessible spaces
9 spaces
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
Yes
Car park CCTV
Yes
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per day £12.00
- Rate on Saturday £6.00
- Rate on Sunday £6.00
- Rate per week £48.00
- Rate per month £212.00
- Rate per 3 months £606.00
- Rate per year £2122.00
Premium Bay
Operator
National Car Parks
Spaces
36 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
Yes
Car park CCTV
Yes
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per year £2500.00
ATM
Yes
Refreshment Facilities
Yes
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
Pay Phones
No
Public Wi-Fi
Yes
Post Boxes
Yes
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
200 spaces
Type of Storage
Compounds, Stands & Racks
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.
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
Yes
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 at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.
'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
