Greater Anglia Train Tickets

Q: How much luggage can I take with me on Greater Anglia trains?

Like most trains on the national network, you’re allowed to bring up to two large items like suitcases along with one smaller piece of hand luggage, but please be aware that it may be difficult to carry lots of luggage on board during peak hours.

Q: Is there WiFi on board Greater Anglia services?

Yes, WiFi is free for both First Class and Standard passengers, but it’s only available on intercity services operating between Ipswich, Norwich and London.

Q: Can I take a bicycle on a Greater Anglia train?

Yes, only folded bicycles are allowed on Greater Anglia trains that arrive at Stratford or London Liverpool Street between 07:45 and 09:45. The same goes for any trains departing from the stations mentioned above between 16:30 and 18:30. At other times, non-folded bicycles are allowed onboard, but spaces must be reserved in advance, with up to six bicycle spaces available.

Q: What are Greater Anglia’s peak hours?

If you’re catching a train from London Liverpool Street and you want to travel on an Off-Peak Greater Anglia service, you won’t be able to board any trains before 09:30 (trains departing before this are considered peak). Trains arriving at London Liverpool Street are considered Off-Peak after 10:00. In the evening, holders of Off-Peak train tickets can’t depart from London Liverpool Street between 16:29 and 18:34.

If you're after cheap Greater Anglia train tickets, look no further. At Trainline, we'll show you where Greater Anglia trains can take you and how to book great-value fares for your journey.

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For more information about accessibility on Greater Anglia services, check out our Accessible Travel guide.

Greater Anglia trains take you further. From the Capital to Peterborough via Cambridge, it’s easy to connect hassle-free to the east of England, including regions such as Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

London to Norwich

Cambridge to Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport to London

Norwich to Great Yarmouth

Ipswich to London

Norwich to London

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Book in advance

Greater Anglia train tickets usually go on sale 3 months before the date of travel. Look out for Advance tickets, as these tend to be cheaper when they're first released. Be quick though, as they sell out on busier routes.

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Travel Off-Peak

When travelling by train in the UK, you can benefit from reduced fares by choosing times of day that are less busy. When searching for Greater Anglia tickets with us, we'll display all available tickets and options, highlighting the cheapest ones.

Learn more about Off-Peak train times.

Price Prediction

Our clever little Price Prediction tool will peek into the future and let you know when Greater Anglia ticket prices are about to rise – meaning you'll never miss out on the best value fares. Beat the rush and save on price too. (Currently available in the UK app only)

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Season tickets

If you travel on the same route more than three times a week, then a Greater Anglia Season ticket could help you to save both valuable time and money. Not only that, they're available in a number of flexible options to suit different time frames.

Check out our Season ticket Calculator today to get started.

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Consider a Railcard

They're types of train discount cards you can buy for £30 for unlimited use. You can get up to a 1/3 off the price of Off-Peak train tickets when using a Railcard. From kids to elderly people, there are great discounts out there to be had.

Find out more about Railcards or renewing a Railcard.

GroupSave

GroupSave is a concession that allows any group of 3 - 9 passengers travelling together up to a 34% discount on Off-Peak tickets on selected routes.

Great for families and groups of friends, you can find this option in the drop-down menu when booking your train tickets.

Heading into the office less and want to save money on commuting to work? You can buy digital Flexi Season tickets for Greater Anglia routes in our app. Travelling with a Flexi Season ticket on eligible routes can be cheaper than buying a single or return ticket, plus it provides you with more flexibility than a normal Season ticket. Why not find out more about digital train Season tickets?

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Discover digital tickets

Enjoy smoother Greater Anglia journeys – go straight to the train when you use tickets on your phone. 94% of our customers wouldn't use anything else! Mobile Tickets will get sent directly to your Trainline app and etickets can be opened on your phone as a PDF. Both let you skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates using your phone. They’re available on most Greater Anglia journeys, so be sure to select this option when you book.

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Travelling in First Class with Greater Anglia is a great way to kick back and cruise in style, though First Class carriages are only available on the busy Norwich to London Liverpool Street commuter route.

So, what do you get when you upgrade to First Class? Greater Anglia offers complimentary hot and cold drinks as well as snacks, including a selection of biscuits or Pretzels (Monday to Friday only).

To add to that, there are comfy and spacious seats onboard, a table at every First Class seat, free WiFi and quieter carriages if you need to work or fancy a snooze while you cruise (the quiet carriage is normally carriage B on the London to Norwich route).

Find out more about Greater Anglia First Class and First Class train tickets in the UK.

You'll need to reserve a space for your full-sized bike on some of Greater Anglia's Intercity services, including between Norwich, Ipswich, Diss, Stowmarket, Manningtree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Stratford and London Liverpool Street.

There are certain times when full-sized bikes are not permitted on services into select stations, including:

London Liverpool Street: On trains arriving between 07:45 and 09:45, or departing between 16:30 and 18:30 Monday-Friday. Except for intercity services, if you have a bike reservation.
Stratford: On trains arriving between 07:45 and 09:45, or departing between 16:30 and 18:30 Monday-Friday. Except for intercity services, if you have a bike reservation.
Cambridge: On trains arriving between 07:45 and 08:45 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

If you’re taking a fold-up bike on board there’s no need for a reservation, but you must be able to carry the bike onto the train and fit it in the luggage rack.

Find out more about taking bikes on trains in the UK.

Trains to Norwich

Trains to Great Yarmouth

Trains to Peterborough

Trains to Southend-on-Sea

Did you know you can claim Delay Repay if your Greater Anglia train was delayed by 15 minutes or more? Check out our dedicated page to Delay Repay for more details.

How much luggage can I take with me on Greater Anglia trains?

Is there WiFi on board Greater Anglia services?

Can I take a bicycle on a Greater Anglia train?

What are Greater Anglia’s peak hours?

Customer service enquiries

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Delays, lost property and onboard services

If you'd like more information regarding Greater Anglia train times, lost property or onboard facilities, then please call Greater Anglia on +(44) 345 600 7245.

^†Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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