Trains from Runcorn East
to Ipswich
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Station Message
TfW Penalty Fare Zone ExpansionThis station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.
Runcorn East facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 -
Operator NameLocal Authority
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces50
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
A total of 16 spaces are provided at the station in two locations. Both platforms have a joint waiting/cycle shelter in which there are 4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 16 bicycles.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
Located outside the ticket office on the wall
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Category B2.
Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There is an unmarked location in the car park.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Ipswich facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class LoungeYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
There is a large waiting area in the main station concourse, as well as a waiting room on Platform 2 which is close to the secure cycle parking area. In addition, a waiting room is also available on Platforms 3 and 4, close to the steps for the older footbridge.
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Self-service vending machines providing hot drinks, cold drinks, and snacks
Free water refill point located on the station concourse, next to the customer service office
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ToiletsYes
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Information Services Open
This station is staffed 24/7 and is open during the hours shown above, with information from platform dispatch staff available during these times. Information from staff in the ticket office is available during ticket office opening hours.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 426
Number Accessible Spaces: 9
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/ipswich-station-g-anglia/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £8.40
Per Hour: £1.00
Daily: £9.40
Weekly: £50.00
Monthly: £222.00
Three Monthly: £636.00
Annual: £2,228.00
Saturday: £6.30
Sunday: £6.30
Note:£12.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£88.00 Flexi ticket
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks
Name: Premium Bay
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £2,625.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces200
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
There are 12 cycle stands and 70 cycle parking spaces located in the West End car park, adjacent to Platform 1. A secure cycle parking compound providing 106 spaces is near the lifts on Platforms 1 and 2. The secure cycle parking area requires smartcard access - please speak with station staff for further details.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. 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 speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the customer service office on the main concourse.
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Ticket GatesYes
Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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AvailableYes
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