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About Newmarket (NMK) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

Newmarket station
Station Approach
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 9BB

Newmarket Station can be found on Station Approach in Newmarket as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Newmarket Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Newmarket Station

Discover Newmarket Train Station

Newmarket train station, a quaint hub located in Suffolk, offers travelers a convenient stepping stone to explore both local and national destinations. Whether you're journeying for leisure or business, this station provides a slice of accessibility to some of the UK's most sought-after locales. Though modest in size, Newmarket station offers a range of facilities designed to make your travel experience as seamless as possible.

Facilities at Newmarket Station

While Newmarket station does not house a ticket office, passengers can utilize the available ticket machines to collect pre-booked tickets. For those who prefer digital solutions, smartcard validators are installed for convenience. There is step-free access to the platforms, catering well to travelers with limited mobility. Assistance can be provided if booked in advance, ensuring everyone can travel with ease.

However, the station lacks certain amenities, such as waiting rooms, refreshment facilities, and toilets. Travelers might want to plan ahead for these essentials before arriving at the station. Cycling enthusiasts will find ample bike storage space, with 78 stands available near the platform.

Transport Links and Connections

Newmarket train station is well-connected, offering numerous options for onward travel. Local bus services can be accessed just outside the station on Green Road, where rail replacement bus services are also available if necessary. While there are no direct taxi ranks or car hire facilities, travelers can arrange for these services to ensure their journey continues smoothly.

Popular Destinations from Newmarket

If you're seeking inspiration for your next journey, consider hopping on a train from Newmarket to Cambridge, a city renowned for its historical architecture and vibrant academic scene. Alternatively, explore the quaint charm of Bury St Edmunds, or head on an adventure to the bustling city life of London St Pancras International. For those looking to fly, direct services connect Newmarket to Stansted Airport.

Additional routes include travels to Norwich and Ipswich. Whether you're headed to the coastal beauty of Great Yarmouth or the vibrant streets of London Kings Cross, Newmarket station serves as a sturdy launching pad for your explorations.

Embrace Your Travel Adventure

Getting around the UK by train opens up a world of possibilities, and Newmarket station serves as a gateway to rural escapes and urban experiences alike. While the station may lack some of the modern conveniences found in larger stations, its essential offerings ensure that travelers can commence their journeys with relative ease. Consider spending a few moments to plan your trip in advance to make the most of Newmarket's facilities and efficient transport links. Safe travels and happy adventures await as you embark on your next rail journey from this charming station.

Newmarket Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Newmarket, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00

The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).

Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

This station has step free access to the single platform for trains towards both Ipswich and Cambridge.

This station is a category B1 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

Assistance meeting point is on the platform.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Newmarket
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Newmarket
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNational Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces11
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Daily£3.00
Annual£328.00
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces78

There are five covered cycle stands and a sheltered cycle parking area providing 68 spaces which are all located beyond the waiting shelters on Platform 1 (for trains towards both Cambridge and Ipswich).

Type of StorageStands, Racks,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Newmarket Station

All you need to know about Newmarket's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stop on Green Road, in front of the station entrance.

Live Departures and arrivals from Newmarket Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Newmarket station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from CambridgeGreater Anglia07:021On time
from IpswichGreater Anglia07:141On time
from IpswichGreater Anglia07:501On time
from CambridgeGreater Anglia08:031On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to IpswichGreater Anglia07:021On time
to CambridgeGreater Anglia07:141On time
to CambridgeGreater Anglia07:511On time
to IpswichGreater Anglia08:041On time