Trains to Diss
Poet John Betjeman declared to Harold Wilson's wife that it would be 'bliss' to travel with the Prime Minister to Diss by train. Travellers may not be guaranteed such auspicious company, but they are guaranteed a tremendous train journey into this buoyant and charming market town. Since Diss was first granted a charter in 1185, the town's main draw has been its market. It is still held every Friday, located next to the elegant Dolphin House, a Grade II-listed timber framed building dating back to 1520. There are 16th century buildings scattered throughout the town, most notably the Corn Hall, now a popular entertainment venue. But perhaps Diss's most striking feature of all is Diss Mere, a wildlife-rich six-acre lake right in the centre of town. You'll find it about a mile west of the station. The station itself dates back to 1847, and retains its character despite a 2013 facelift that added a waiting room and extra toilets.
Heading to Latitude Festival?
This year, Latitude Festival takes place in Henham Park (near Southwold) from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st July. Diss is the nearest station to the event, and the 2019 headliners for this famous four-day festival include George Ezra, Lana Del Ray and Stereophonics.
Using Google Assistant to find trains to Diss? Simply say "Hey Google, ask Trainline for a ticket to Diss." Click on the link to find the fastest route to Latitude Festival with your Google Assistant.
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Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 06:05:00 until 19:25:00
- Saturday open from 07:15:00 until 15:20:00
- Sunday open from 09:00:00 until 18:25:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop (0600-1400, Monday-Friday, 0800-1400 Saturday) Vending machine |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | There is step free access to each platform although it is a long walking route from ticket office to the Norwich bound platform if you can't use the stepped footbridge between platforms. There is a shorter route via abarrow crossing across the track which can only be used with staff assistance, please allow plenty of time for your journey. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets including an accessible (radar key) toilet is located on platform 1 |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. Assistance requests that cannot be met by a member of staff will be offered suitable alternative transport. Booking is recommended. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | 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. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | National Car Parks Ltd |
| Car parking spaces | 326 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 36 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | On platform and on forecourt |
| Cycle storage notes | There are lockers available. |
Accessibility
| Ramps for train access | Available |
|---|---|
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Diss station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
Diss station's main entrance is off Station Road, and leads into the ticket office and onto platform 1 (towards London). Toilets, a cafe and a help point are on the left as you enter the platform, and a ramp on Station Road provides step-free access. Platform 2 (towards Norwich) is accessible via a footbridge or two entrances in the Gilray Road car park, one of which is ramped. There is a ticket machine on platform 2.
Departures and arrivals from Diss
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 07:14 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 08:17 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 08:42 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 09:05 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 09:17 | 1 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 07:13 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 08:16 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 08:41 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 09:04 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 09:16 | 1 | Scheduled |