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About Thurston (TRS) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

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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Everything you need to know about Thurston Station

Welcome to Thurston Train Station: Your Gateway to Adventure

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.

Amenities and Accessibility at Thurston Station

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.

Onward Travel Options from Thurston

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.

Popular Travel Destinations from Thurston

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.

The Journey Begins at Thurston

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!

Thurston Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Thurston, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
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 storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
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 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 gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Thurston
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
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.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Thurston
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNational Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces14
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
Daily£4.00
Annual£328.00
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces20

There are twenty cycle stands located next to the ticket machine and the entrance on to the platforms.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Thurston Station

All you need to know about Thurston's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Station Hill, near the entrance to the station car park.

Live Departures and arrivals from Thurston Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Thurston station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

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