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About Acle (ACL) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

Acle station
Station Road
Acle
Norfolk
NR13 3BZ

Acle Station can be found on Station Road in Acle as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Acle Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Acle Station

Acle Train Station: A Quaint Gateway in Norfolk

Nestled within the charming village of Acle, this train station serves as a gateway to the scenic beauty of Norfolk, offering delightful access to various destinations across the United Kingdom. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor eager to explore the rural landscapes, Acle Train Station provides an essential link for commuters and travelers alike. With fascinating historical surroundings and convenient transport links, this station ensures that you'll travel with ease and comfort.

Station Facilities and Amenities

Acle Train Station, while compact, is well-equipped to facilitate a smooth traveling experience. Even though it lacks a formal ticket office, passengers can easily access ticket machines to collect tickets, including those purchased online. These machines are fully accessible, making it simple for everyone to manage their travel documentation with ease.

For added convenience, passengers seeking information can use the station’s help point. Customer information is available through departure screens and announcements, ensuring that travelers remain updated on their journeys. Although the station does not offer luggage storage or lost property services, passengers can rest assured with CCTV surveillance enhancing station security.

Accessibility Features

Step-free access is available for part of the journey through Acle Train Station. This is especially useful for travelers heading towards Great Yarmouth as there is direct step-free access from the car park to Platform 2. Those wishing to travel towards Norwich have to navigate a stepped footbridge, but alternatively, an access path from Reedham Road is available, though it spans approximately 250 meters. Passengers needing assistance can rely on the Passenger Assist service, providing comprehensive help for onward journeys with prior booking.

Transport Links to and from Acle Station

Rail replacement buses are conveniently stationed in front of the nearby police station on Norwich Road, providing an alternative travel option when necessary. While Acle does not provide amenities like accessible taxis or a mobility set down/pick-up point, thorough planning ensures that getting to and from Acle is manageable.

Destinations Worth Traveling To From Acle

Venture from Acle to a plethora of exciting destinations. Whether it's a day trip to historic Norwich, the vibrant scene of London Liverpool Street, or a scenic journey to the Norfolk coast at Great Yarmouth, Acle Train Station is your starting point. Also consider trips to Brundall, Lingwood, and further afield to places like Cambridge and Ipswich. Explore famous routes like Acle to Stratford (London) and Acle to Cromer to experience diverse landscapes and attractions.

Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey from Acle

While Acle Train Station may appear modest, it is a vital piece of Norfolk’s travel network. With accessible features catering to a range of needs and a comforting, small-town atmosphere, travelers embarking from this station are set for enjoyable journeys. So grab your tickets through reliable collection facilities, plan your trips to transformative destinations, and let Acle's charming rail station set you off on an adventure to remember.

Acle Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Acle, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).

Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00

Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

There is step free access from the carpark to Platform 2 (for trains towards Great Yarmouth) only, with no step free access from the carpark to Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) as there is a stepped footbridge between the platforms. Step free access is available to Platform 1 via a footpath from Reedham Road, although it is approximately 250 metres from the roadside to the platform. 

This station is a category B3 according to ORR station classification system.

https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

Assistance meeting point is on the platform.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Acle
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces2
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

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.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Acle
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNational Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces20
Accessible spaces2
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
Daily£3.00
Annual£328.00
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces14

There are two cycle stands on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich), and a sheltered cycle parking area providing ten spaces can be accessed from the station car park, located to the left of the former station buildings behind Platform 2 (for trains towards Great Yarmouth).

Type of StorageStands, Racks,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Acle Station

All you need to know about Acle's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off in Norwich Road, in front of the Police Station.

Live Departures and arrivals from Acle Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Acle station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from Great YarmouthGreater Anglia05:541On time
from Great YarmouthGreater Anglia06:231On time
from NorwichGreater Anglia06:432On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to NorwichGreater Anglia05:541On time
to NorwichGreater Anglia06:231On time
to Great YarmouthGreater Anglia06:432On time