One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Enjoy colourful seaside resorts and panoramic views of the Suffolk coastline.
Take the opportunity to explore some of the fascinating towns and villages along the historic route. East from Ipswich the line runs to the traditional seaside town of Felixstowe offering extensive views of the Orwell and Trimley Marshes.
Highlights
Explore the Felixstowe Edwardian Gardens
Discover the Felixstowe’s history at the magnificent Landguard Fort
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Getting there
Take the Greater Anglia train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich. Trains leave regularly throughout the day (look up times) and the journey takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Plan your trip
Take the Greater Anglia train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich. Trains leave regularly throughout the day (look up times) and the journey takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Attractions along the Ipswich to Felixstowe Line includes:
Boasts the largest collection of transport items in Britain devoted to just one town.
Journey time – 53 minute walk from Ipswich station
This beautiful Tudor Mansion is the jewel in the crown of Ipswich's historic past, boasting over 500 years of history.
Journey time – 20 minute walk from Ipswich station
This fascinating and unique museum gives you the opportunity to meet the famous woolly mammoth, the elegant towering giraffe and other wonderful curiosities.
Journey time – 17 minute walk from Ispwich Station
Landguard Fort is the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines and is now open for visitors to explore.
Journey time – 52 minute walk from Felixstowe station
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