St Helens Central to Ipswich Train Tickets & Timetables

St Helens Central to Ipswichby train on average takes 4 hrs 9 mins

St Helens Central to Ipswich one way only

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Trains depart every 60 minutes
First train leaves St Helens Central at 06:55
Last train leaves St Helens Central at 19:56

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St Helens Central to Ipswich train times

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The lifts are out of order between the platforms and the overbridge at St Helens Central station.

St Helens Central facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  yes and shelter
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around St Helens Central station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off on Station forecourt (off Shaw Street).
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Car Park Charges: Free for Rail Users. £6.00 per day for Non-Rail Users. RingGo code 5704
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator Name
  
  Northern
- Name
  
  Station Car Park - FREE FOR RAIL USERS - MUST DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOOKING OFFICE ON PURCHASE / PRODUCTION OF VALID RAIL TICKET
- Spaces
  
  129
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  7
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  2 Electric Vehicle Charging spaces
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  10
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 1
- Annotation
  
  10 hoops
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:40 to 00:01
  Sun 07:50 to 23:50
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  - Category A Station
  - Scooter Friendly Station
  Level access to Wigan bound platform. Access by underground subway to Liverpool platform with steep ramps. Lift open for all services.
  To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Ipswich facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Costa Coffee
  Greggs
  Starbucks
  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
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets,Male toilets
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  WHSmith
  Photo-Me digital passport photos
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- 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.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- 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: Yes
  Website
  https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/ipswich-station-g-anglia/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  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
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks
  Name: Premium Bay
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Charges
  Annual: £2,625.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  200
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- 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
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from St Helens Centralto IpswichFrom £57.50

St Helens Central to Ipswichby train on average takes 4 hrs 9 mins

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