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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Derby Road to Earlsfield for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Derby Road
- Departure station
- Derby Road station guide
- Address
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- Derby Rd, Ipswich IP3 8DN
Operators serving Derby Road
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Facilities at Derby Road
- Ticket Machine
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- NCP Ipswich
Explore the area around Derby Road
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Christchurch Mansion
About your departure station
Built in 1859 by the Great Eastern Railway, Derby Road linked Ipswich to Felixstowe's docks.
Closed in 1955 due to low demand, it reopened in 1986 as a minimal halt.
The station's survival reflects Ipswich's suburban growth.
Its simple design lacks original features but serves local commuters.
Nearby industrial sites have shifted to residential use, reshaping the station's role in this once vital freight corridor that supported Suffolk's agricultural and maritime economy.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Derby Road to Earlsfield?
Open the ticket search and enter Derby Road as your departure station and Earlsfield as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Derby Road and Earlsfield?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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