Free Shuttle Bus and Train Information

The East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership is an independent association which works closely with local authorities, volunteers and rail operator Greater Anglia to both support and encourage use of the railways running between Ipswich and Lowestoft, and Ipswich and Felixstowe.

The Halesworth Area Community Transport (HACT) Bus will be shuttling festival goers back and forth from Wickham Market Train Station to the site at Glemham Hall. For fuel efficiency, it may wait until enough passengers are arrive before setting off. Should you find yourself with some time to spare in Campsea Ashe, there is a lovely cafe at the station for hot drinks and cake (open 8am – 4pm), and a small village shop just a short walk away.

The Shuttle bus service will be operating from 2pm on Thursday 15th August through before midday on Monday 19th August 2024. The bus will operate a request-only service before 9am and after 7pm every day. There will be signage and contact details displayed at the station, as well as at the bus stop and Information Tent on the festival site.

Please note: in 2022 and 2023 there were a couple of days of strike action and / or rail maintenance. As far as we know (fingers crossed) all looks well for 2024! We recommend checking the Greater Anglia website for for up to date information on any changes to the timetable and bus replacements closer to the festival weekend.,

Please help us to keep you and our drivers safe

We are aware that some people may still feel vulnerable to Covid so please wear a face mask if you feel more comfortable.

.Pleas keep your luggage clear of the gangways and exits.

Please be aware that no more than16 passengers may be transported on any journey.

All our drivers are volunteers. Please treat them with respect and tolerance.

Thank you for your support.

Cyclists

Extra information for cyclists and wheelchair users

East Suffolk Line and the other regional routes: up to 6 bicycles on a first-come-first-served basis. Intercity trains Norwich – London: up to 6 bicycles, reservation required. Commuter trains Ipswich – London: it varies as there are still new and old commuter trains operating

There are some restrictions during peak times into/out of London and Stratford Mon-Fri if you take a commuter train, as well as arriving into Cambridge in the morning Mon-Fri on local/commuter services.

https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/your-journey/cycling/cycles-trains

Wheelchair users

East Suffolk Line and the other regional routes: 2 wheelchair spaces per train Intercity trains Norwich – London: 3 wheelchair spaces per train Commuter trains Ipswich – London: it varies as there’s still a mix of new and old commuter trains running.

The time table for the Shuttle Bus service to and from Wickham Market Station will will shared here as soon as the summer train timetable is confirmed.

It takes the bus around 15 minutes to make the journey but this is dependant on traffic. Every effort will be made to match train timings but we cannot guarantee that local traffic conditions may affect our timetable.

Please check the Greater Anglia website for latest updates on train services to Wickham Market.

*Train tickets must be return to Wickham Market station and show the same date as festival entry. 1 programme per ticket. Paper or E-tickets will be accepted.

And ..... ! show your rail ticket at the on site Box Office and you will get a free festival programme. Thank you for travelling by train!