Ipswich Train Station

Q: Are there toilets at Ipswich station?

Yes there are toilets available to use at Ipswich station.

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Ipswich station, initially called Ipswich Stoke Hill, opened in 1846. At that time, steamboats were the main source of transport in and out of the town, but the arrival of rail soon spelt the end for the waterways. To accommodate the rail line, a tunnel was built and is still used today. During its construction, the fossil of a turtle, a lion and a woolly mammoth were found. The station eventually moved to its present location, on Burrell Road, in 1860.

Coming into the town by train, visitors arrive in the south side of the city, well within walking distance of the town's best features, including Gippeswyk Park, which can be reached by bicycle (bikes can be hired at the station).

Ipswich has over 800 years of heritage and culture, from Darwin to Dickens, making it a hotspot for curious readers and science boffins alike. Less bookish offerings include the beautiful Ipswich Waterfront and the state-of-the-art Portman Road, home to Ipswich Town FC and the club's famously friendly 'Tractor Boys' fans.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Available
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
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	Available
Shops note	News agent Passport Photo Booth
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Unavailable
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shop Coffee kiosk Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine
ATM	Available
ATM notes	On the left hand side of the station front.
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	All platforms have step free access

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance is provided by station staff throughout train service operational hours.
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	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	National Car Parks Ltd
Car parking spaces	444

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	228
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Close to platform 1
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
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	Ipswich station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Ipswich (01473 448448) or Hawk (01473 222222) or Avenue (01473 888888).

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Trains to Ipswich station

Ipswich train station is mainly served by Greater Anglia trains, which connect Lowestoft to Ipswich in 1h 32m, Norwich to Ipswich in 41m, Cambridge to Ipswich in 1h 17m and London to Ipswich in 1h 16m.

Need more information on how to get to Ipswich by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Ipswich.

Ipswich train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Ipswich station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Ipswich railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Ipswich.

Ipswich train station has coffee shops and refreshment kiosks, waiting rooms, toilets and free WiFi. Lifts provide step-free access to the footbridge between platforms 1 and 3a to 4c. All toilets are next to platform 2, and there are baby-changing facilities on the concourse.

Ipswich train station parking

Ipswich train station has three car parks off Burrell Road: the first one is for long-stay parking, the second one is for short-stay parking and the third one (the West End Car Park) is for long-stay and pay and display parking.

Hotels near Ipswich train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich station open?

Ipswich station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Ipswich station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Ipswich station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Ipswich.

Are there toilets at Ipswich station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Ipswich station.

Are dogs allowed at Ipswich station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Ipswich station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Trainline's top spots near Ipswich station

Looking for a coffee on the way to the station? We've collected a list of our favourite independent coffee houses and eateries within walking distance of the station - check them out below!

Cafe	How far?	What's it all about?
Cool Beanz Coffee House	6 minutes	Serving great coffee and local tasty food. Do pop in...
Hullabaloo vegan cafe and wholefoods	11 minutes	Vegan cafe and wholefoods, ethically and locally sourced, educational space. Worth a detour!

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Felixstowe	Greater Anglia	05:04	1	On time
to Cambridge	Greater Anglia	05:10	2B	On time
to London Liverpool Street	Greater Anglia	05:12	4	On time
to London Liverpool Street	Greater Anglia	05:46	2	On time
to Peterborough	Greater Anglia	06:00	3A	Scheduled

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Norwich	Greater Anglia	05:45	2	On time
from Colchester	Greater Anglia	06:00	3A	Scheduled
from Felixstowe	Greater Anglia	06:01	1	Scheduled
from Bury St Edmunds	Greater Anglia	06:05	3B	Scheduled
from Norwich	Greater Anglia	06:10	2	Scheduled

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Ipswich station

Ipswich train station departures and arrivals

Ipswich train station parking

Hotels near Ipswich train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich station open?

Are trains running today from Ipswich station?

Are there toilets at Ipswich station?

Are dogs allowed at Ipswich station?

Trainline's top spots near Ipswich station

Cafe

How far?

What's it all about?

Departures and arrivals from Ipswich

Departures

Arrivals

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