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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Eccles Road
- Departure station
- Eccles Road station guide
- Address
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- Eccles Road, NR16 2JG
Operators serving Eccles Road
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Facilities at Eccles Road
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Eccles Road
- Banham Zoo
About your departure station
This rural Norfolk station opened in 1845 as part of the Norwich Ely line, serving agricultural communities.
Eccles Road's survival is remarkable given its minimal usage sometimes just one passenger weekly.
The station retains its basic Victorian character and operates as a request stop.
Its continued operation reflects both rail enthusiasts' efforts and the social value of maintaining rural connections.
Eccles Road represents the most extreme end of Britain's rural rail network, where services persist more from tradition than practical need, yet remain cherished by local communities.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Eccles Road to Leicester?
Open the ticket search and enter Eccles Road as your departure station and Leicester 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 Eccles Road and Leicester?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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