Kennett station
Station Road
Kennett
Suffolk
CB8 7QD
Kennett Station can be found on Station Road in Kennett as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Kennett Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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When you're journeying through the picturesque English countryside, Kennett Station presents itself as a charming and convenient gateway. Nestled in the quaint village in Suffolk, this station connects travelers to a myriad of destinations while offering essential amenities for a comfortable journey.
Though Kennett Station lacks a ticket office, you'll still find ticket machines available for collecting your pre-purchased tickets. The station embraces accessibility. It ensures step-free access across all platforms, thanks to a thoughtfully designed ramped footbridge. While it may not boast flashy lounges or eateries, Kennett provides basic necessities like seating areas and customer help points to make your travel seamless. However, amenities such as public Wi-Fi and refreshment facilities are absent, so it's best to plan ahead for these needs.
For those traveling with bicycles, Kennett Station is bike-friendly, offering space for 22 bicycles with both lockers and stands available adjacent to Platform 1. While there's no official cycle hire service, its provisions support the cycling enthusiast looking to explore the surrounding areas upon arrival.
Details about transport links from the station reveal some limitations in connectivity. While direct rail replacement services aren't provided, you can make alternative arrangements at the nearby Bury St Edmunds or Newmarket stations if needed. Bus services are noted as irregular, so pre-planning your route is advisable if you intend to use public transport.
Despite its rustic charm, Kennett Station serves as a pivotal point for traveling to exciting destinations. Whether you're heading to the bustling city of London Liverpool Street or branching out to explore Cambridge, the station offers a few solid travel options. You can also venture to historical sites in Bury St Edmunds or head east towards Ipswich. Sophistication meets scenery when you journey to Newmarket or take a leisurely trip to picturesque Norwich.
Kennett Train Station might be smaller and less equipped than its urban counterparts, but it holds its own charm for travelers seeking a serene and straightforward journey. Perfectly connecting the dots between tranquility and your next adventure, Kennett is your starting point to exploring a rich tapestry of destinations the UK has to offer. As you plan your travel from this understated gem, consider purchasing your tickets online for the best deals and convenience. Safe travels and happy exploring!
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Kennett, 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 Announcements |
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 throughout the whole station. This station has step free access to each platform via a ramped footbridge. This station is a category A 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 Kennett |
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 | 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 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Kennett |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||
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Operator | Greater Anglia | ||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 12 | ||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||
Car park CCTV | No | ||
Parking charges |
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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 | 22 There are ten cycle stands and two cycle lockers which are all adjacent to Platform 1 (for trains towards Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich) and these can be accessed from the station car park. |
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 do not serve this station. Customers are advised to use either Bury St Edmunds or Newmarket stations for rail replacement services. |
Irregular Local Buses |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 15:14 | 1 | On time |
from Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 16:09 | 2 | On time |
from Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 16:15 | 1 | On time |
from Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 17:09 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 15:14 | 1 | On time |
to Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 16:09 | 2 | On time |
to Ipswich | Greater Anglia | 16:15 | 1 | On time |
to Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 17:09 | 2 | On time |