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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Acle, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
| Ticket machines | Yes |
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Smartcards | |
| Smartcards issued at this station | No |
| Smartcard validators | No |
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer help points | Yes |
| 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 storage | No |
| Lost property | None |
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| 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 gates | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Acle |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | 2 |
| Accessible car park equipment | True None |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| 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. |
| Toilets | No |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Acle |
|---|---|
| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||
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| Operator | National Car Parks Ltd | ||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 20 | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 14 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 Storage | Stands, Racks, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
| Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off in Norwich Road, in front of the Police Station. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 08:55 | 2 | On time |
| from Great Yarmouth | Greater Anglia | 09:28 | 1 | On time |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 09:55 | 2 | On time |
| from Great Yarmouth | Greater Anglia | 10:28 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Great Yarmouth | Greater Anglia | 08:59 | 2 | On time |
| to Norwich | Greater Anglia | 09:28 | 1 | On time |
| to Great Yarmouth | Greater Anglia | 09:56 | 2 | On time |
| to Norwich | Greater Anglia | 10:28 | 1 | On time |