Thurston station
Station Hill
Thurston
Suffolk
IP31 3QU
Thurston Station can be found on Station Hill in Thurston as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Thurston Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Suffolk, Thurston Train Station serves as a charming hub for travelers exploring both local attractions and further destinations. While it may not boast an array of conveniences found in larger stations, it makes up for it with its quaint charm and essential amenities.
Thurston Train Station is equipped with a ticket machine that allows you to collect tickets purchased online, and it features a smartcard validator, though sadly no smartcards are issued at the station. Accessibility is a key consideration, with step-free access available on both platforms, though Platform 1 requires careful navigation via a barrow crossing. While there are no waiting rooms, the station does provide sheltered seating areas for your comfort.
CCTV ensures added security, and customer help points offer passenger support between 08:00 and 20:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 20:00 on Sundays. Despite the absence of a dedicated ticket office, the induction loop and accessible ticket machines provide necessary assistance to the hard-of-hearing and those with mobility concerns.
Thurston offers seamless transport connections, ensuring you’re never stranded. For those occasions when train services might be disrupted, a convenient rail replacement bus service operates, picking up and dropping off at Station Hill, near the station car park. While taxi services and cycle hire options aren’t available directly at the station, local bus services serve as a reliable alternative for onward connections.
For those ready to embark on their journey, Thurston opens a world of travel to exciting destinations. Hop on a train to explore the cultural sites of Bury St Edmunds or take in the vibrant town of Stowmarket. The bustling city of Ipswich offers a mix of history and modern attractions.
For an academic twist or picturesque landscapes, head towards Cambridge, or if the allure of the Capital beckons you, trains connect you directly to London Liverpool Street and London St Pancras International.
Whether you're venturing near or traveling far, Thurston Train Station provides the essential starting point for your journey. Though compact and without the frills of urban stations, Thurston is a locale rich with connection routes and serves as a bridge to various landscapes and cityscapes across the UK. The journey you begin here promises not only the comfort of seamless travel but the thrill of discovery awaiting you at each destination. So, why wait? Let your journey start at Thurston today!
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Thurston, 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 in parts of this station. This station has step free access to both platforms. However, please note that step free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Cambridge) is via the barrow crossing at the end of the platform. 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 Thurston |
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 | 1 |
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 Thurston |
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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 | 14 | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 1 | ||||||
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 | 20 There are twenty cycle stands located next to the ticket machine and the entrance on to the platforms. |
Type of Storage | 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 Station Hill, near the entrance to the station car park. |
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