Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Stowmarket
From £68.50
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Stowmarketby train on average takes 4 hrs 45 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Stowmarket one way only
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 20:01
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Preston (Lancs) to Stowmarket train times
| Last updated: 09:15:11
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 14:33 Stowmarket On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 32m, 3 changes | ||
10:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 14:48 Stowmarket On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 47m, 2 changes | ||
11:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 15:33 Stowmarket On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 33m, 3 changes | ||
11:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 15:48 Stowmarket On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 48m, 2 changes | ||
12:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 16:33 Stowmarket On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 33m, 3 changes |
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
Due to the construction of a new footbridge and lifts, there will be a temporary reduction in the number of parking spaces at Stowmarket station until the summer of 2025. Customers are therefore advised to plan ahead and to allow some extra time to park in one of the two station car parks.
In addition, rail replacement buses will be using the car park at this station on the following dates, so spaces are expected to be very limited on 25th, 26th, and 27th February 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.
Stowmarket facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards Ipswich and London) in between the ticket machine and the footbridge, and next to the 'Steam' coffee shop on Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge, and Norwich).
- Station BuffetYes
'Steam' coffee shop serving hot and cold drinks, newspapers, confectionary, and pastries
Self-service vending machine providing cold drinks and snacks
- ToiletsYes
Male and female toilets are located on Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge, and Norwich), between the waiting room and the side entrance. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders, located adjacent to the cycle stands and lockers on Platform 2. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00Saturday 05:30 - 19:00Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off outside the main station entrance, which is accessed from Prentice Road.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Male and female toilets are located on Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge, and Norwich), between the waiting room and the side entrance. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders, located adjacent to the cycle stands and lockers on Platform 2. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00Saturday 05:30 - 19:00Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point - Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours, or from platform dispatch staff during the hours shown above. Help points at this station are available for customers to use 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- Platform 1 (for trains towards Ipswich and London) - Next to the ticket machine, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
- Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge, and Norwich) - Next to the customer service office, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: customer.service@ncp.co.uk
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/stowmarket-station-g-anglia/0345 050 7080 - Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces328
- ChargesOff-peak: £5.70
Per Hour: £1.00
Daily: £8.00
Weekly: £35.07
Monthly: £145.00
Three Monthly: £420.00
Annual: £1,475.00
Saturday: £4.60
Sunday: £4.60 - Number Accessible Spaces19
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces88
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
There are five cycle stands next to the stepped entrance on to Platform 1 (for trains towards Ipswich and London) from the carpark off Creeting Road West. There are also two cycle lockers under the footbridge steps on Platform 1 as well as a further 14 cycle stands on the same platform, which are located under the canopy towards the level crossing.
In addition, there are four cycle stands and a sheltered cycle parking area providing 30 spaces in the carpark accessed from Prentice Road, next to the taxi office. A further four cycle stands and two cycle lockers are outside the toilets on Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge, and Norwich).
- TypeLockers
Stands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 028 28 78
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during staffing hours. On board conductors also operate on this route and can provide assistance to board and alight at all times. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
- By using one of the two Help Points at this station
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:00 to 22:00
Sun 07:00 to 22:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesIpswich
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
Step free access between platforms is available via the level crossing, although some wheelchair users or customers with restricted mobility may find this route difficult as there is a distance of approximately 600 metres between the two platforms. Wheelchair users or customers with restricted mobility are therefore´┐¢´┐¢advised to access the station via Creeting Road West for journeys towards Ipswich and London, or via Prentice Road when heading towards Cambridge, and Norwich. Changing between platforms may take longer than expected due to the level crossing having barriers down, so please allow sufficient time if you are changing trains here.
This station is a category B3 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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