Elmswell station
Station Road
Elmswell
Suffolk
IP30 9HA
Elmswell Station can be found on Station Road in Elmswell as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Elmswell Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Elmswell train station serves the charming village of Elmswell in Suffolk, offering a connection to wonderful destinations both locally and beyond. As part of the wider UK railway network, Elmswell station effectively connects small communities to larger cities, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to embrace all that Suffolk and surrounding areas have to offer. While it maintains its quaint charm, the station is punctuated with necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable journey.
At Elmswell station, the focus is on providing the essentials. While there isn’t a ticket office on site, you'll find ticket machines readily available, offering the convenience of collecting pre-ordered tickets. For those with accessibility needs, the ticket machines are designed to be user-friendly, and there is also an induction loop present. Smartcards are not issued at the station, but validators are available for those in possession.
The station is equipped with CCTV, ensuring a sense of security, but it lacks a waiting room and refreshment facilities, which might encourage you to grab a coffee in the village before arriving. Additionally, there is step-free access to both platforms. Assistance is easy to arrange, and customer help points are positioned strategically for your ease.
Your travels beyond Elmswell are well-catered for with convenient transport links. Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on School Road, opposite the Co-Op, ensuring continuous travel even during train service interruptions. Unfortunately, there are no bicycle hire schemes, though cyclists can use the cycle stands and lockers provided at the station. As for taxis, it's advisable to pre-book due to a lack of available taxis on site.
Elmswell presents a variety of travel opportunities, embracing both local and farther-flung destinations. You can catch a train to bustling cities such as Cambridge, or enjoy the historic charm of Bury St Edmunds. If you're in the mood for a city adventure, hop on a train to London Liverpool Street or London Kings Cross. For those seeking flights, why not head to Stansted Airport? It's all within your reach when traveling from Elmswell.
Elmswell’s station acts as a gateway, opening doors to local treasures and urban landscapes alike. The convenience of this station fits harmoniously with the tranquil charm of Suffolk's countryside. Whether you're making a daily commute, setting forth on a family adventure, or catching a flight, Elmswell station ensures a smooth start to your journey. Explore, discover, and enjoy the varied and vibrant destinations waiting to be explored from this quaint station.
For more details on your train journeys or to book your tickets, visiting official rail services or trusted booking platforms can enhance the ease and excitement of your travel planning. Happy journeys!
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Elmswell, 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 | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
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Customer information | DepartureScreens |
Staff help available | |
Customer help points | Yes |
Customer services notes | Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank 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. |
Luggage storage | No |
Lost property | None |
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This station has step free access to both platforms from Station Road, with approximately 50 metres between the two entrances which are either side of the level crossing. This station is a category B1 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955 Assistance meeting point is on the platform, next to the yellow boarding ramp. |
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 Elmswell |
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 | None |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
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 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Elmswell |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 8 There are three cycle stands on Platform 1 (for trains towards Cambridge) beyond the former station building and canopy. There are also two cycle lockers on Platform 2 (for trains towards Stowmarket and Ipswich), located between the customer information screen and the waiting shelter. |
Type of Storage | Lockers, Stands, |
Sheltered | No |
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 at the bus stops on School Road, opposite Co-Op. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Bury St Edmunds | Greater Anglia | 06:37 | 2 | On time |
from Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 06:40 | 1 | On time |
from Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 07:18 | 1 | On time |
from Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 07:37 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 06:38 | 2 | On time |
to Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 06:40 | 1 | On time |
to Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 07:18 | 1 | On time |
to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 07:38 | 2 | On time |