Halesworth station
Station Road
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8BZ
Halesworth Station can be found on Station Road in Halesworth as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Halesworth Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Welcome to a haven of historical charm mixed with modern convenience. Halesworth Train Station may not be the largest, the busiest, or even the most architecturally diverse, yet it holds its own unique place in the heart of Suffolk. Known for its accessibility and connectivity, Halesworth Station invites travelers from near and far to explore the quaint town itself or reach a variety of larger destinations with ease. So, whether you're a local commuter or a visitor keen to uncover the gems of the East of England, Halesworth Train Station stands ready to accommodate your journey.
While Halesworth Station lacks the traditional ticket office, it ensures ease of travel with ticket machines that allow passengers to collect pre-purchased tickets as well as buy new ones on the spot. For those using online-savvy smartcards, the station is equipped with smartcard validators ready for use. Accessibility is a key feature of the station, as there are accessible ticket machines and induction loops for hard-of-hearing travelers. However, it should be noted that the station does not provide waiting rooms or lounge services, and amenities like shops or refreshment facilities are absent, promising a no-fuss, straightforward travel experience.
Reaching further than the platforms are the various transport connections available at Halesworth. Rail replacement bus services operate from Bramblewood Way, conveniently situated just behind Platform 1. Even without accessible taxis at the station premises, other modes of transport like local buses and potential car hires cater to a variety of travel plans. Moreover, for cyclists, the station provides ample bicycle storage options, ensuring cyclists find safe stowing for their two-wheelers during their rail-bound travel escapades.
Halesworth serves as a springboard to numerous destinations. Interested travelers can hop onto a train from Halesworth to London Liverpool Street, basking in the vibrant life of England’s capital. Closer explorations include journeys to Lowestoft, perfect for a coastal visit, or commuting to the business buzz of Ipswich. Additionally, the station offers a pathway to smaller yet equally charming locales such as Beccles, known for its historic market town allure.
Halesworth Station accommodates passengers in need of assistance with notable detail and care. Despite lacking certain facilities such as waiting rooms and accessible restrooms, the station offers partial step-free access to its platforms. Travelers needing additional aid or having mobility challenges are encouraged to make arrangements with Passenger Assist before their travels. However, keep in mind the platform access may require additional time due to platform differentiations or footpath and road navigations.
Whether you are drawn by the promise of historic countryside travel or seek efficient transport connectivity, Halesworth Train Station proves a quiet but pivotal station on the map of UK railway travel. While simpler in its offerings, it keeps its doors open to a labyrinth of exciting adventures extending beyond Suffolk's horizon, ensuring each traveler departs with the ease of an uncomplicated journey on their mind. Next time you’re planning a trip, consider the convenient offerings of Halesworth—your gateway to destinations far and wide.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Halesworth, 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 | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This station has step free access to both platforms. However, please note that Platform 1 (for trains towards Ipswich) is only accessible via a barrow crossing across the train tracks, or via a public footpath and road route on to Bramblewood Way which requires additional time. This station is a category B2 station 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 Halesworth |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 Halesworth |
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| 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 | 16 | ||||
| Accessible spaces | 3 | ||||
| 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 | 19 There are five cycle lockers located between the waiting shelter and the ticket machine on Platform 1 (for trains towards Ipswich), and a sheltered cycle parking area providing seven cycle stands is on Platform 2 (for trains towards Lowestoft) between the former station buildings and the barrow crossing. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, Lockers, |
| 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 at the bus stops on Bramblewood Way, which is behind Platform 1. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Lowestoft | Greater Anglia | 05:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Lowestoft | Greater Anglia | 06:41 | 1 | On time |
| from Lowestoft | Greater Anglia | 07:09 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Harwich International | Greater Anglia | 05:55 | 1 | On time |
| to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 06:41 | 1 | On time |
| to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 07:09 | 1 | On time |