With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
Your nearest bus stops are located on Stowupland Road and Mortimer Road, both just a few minutes’ walk away – although the stops on Stowupland Road are served by school buses and infrequent services. The Stowupland Circular service can be accessed from the stops on Mortimer Road. The more regular service 88 is available from the centre of Stowmarket, further details below.
If you’re travelling further afield, travel by rail is a great option! Stowmarket station is your closest station and can be reached in around 10 minutes on foot or just 2 minutes by bike. With plenty of secure cycle storage spaces available at the station, cycling to the station rather than jumping in the car could be a great idea.
Stowmarket is served by trains towards Cambridge, Norwich and London Liverpool Street and Ipswich. Commuting by train is an ideal option for those wanting to travel more sustainably.
Key Local Bus Services
From Mortimer Road:
Service 87A is a circular service for Stowmarket, travelling via Stowupland. The service operates hourly Monday to Saturday. Click the link below for further details.
From Stowmarket:
Service 88 operates between Ipswich and Stowmarket via Needham Market. It runs every 30 minutes through the day Monday to Saturday. The service is also operated by First Bus. Click the link below for further details.
From Stowmarket:
Service DB1 operates several services from Stowmarket to Bury St Edmund, providing direct connections towards Woolpit, Elmswell and Haughley in one direction and Horton Hall in the other.
Services operate Monday to Staurday, with no service on Sundays. Click the link below for further details.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.