Greater Anglia

Greater Anglia runs from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, Cambridge, Ipswich, Colchester and East Anglia's coast, Broads and airports.

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Greater Anglia runs from London Liverpool Street across East Anglia, reaching Broxbourne, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Cromer, Ely, Felixstowe, Great Yarmouth, Ipswich, Norwich, Southend-on-Sea, the Norfolk Broads and the Suffolk Coast. It also serves London City, Southend and Stansted airports.

Popular journeys from Liverpool Street include Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Halesworth, Lowestoft, Saxmundham, Southend Airport, Stowmarket and Woodbridge, each running in both directions.

Tickets on Greater Anglia

Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak fares cover most daily journeys, alongside season tickets, a Smartcard season ticket, an Annual Gold Card, Job Track and Flexi Season options for regular commuters. Oyster cards, London Travelcards and pay-as-you-go contactless all work within their zones. GroupSave and Railcard discounts are also available, along with reduced fares for students and senior travellers.

Getting to Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is reached on the Stansted Express, Greater Anglia's separately branded airport service, which runs from Liverpool Street in around 48 minutes.

Travelling with a bike

Greater Anglia has over 10,000 cycle spaces at its stations, and taking a bike on the train is free with no reservation needed on most services. The exception is Intercity trains to Norwich and London, where six bike spaces exist but must be booked in advance. Full-size bikes are turned away from trains arriving at or leaving Cambridge, Liverpool Street or Stratford during specific weekday peak windows, so check the timing before you travel with one at rush hour. The Stansted Express does not carry full-size bikes at any time. For a small yearly fee, secure cycle storage is available at a number of stations if you leave a bike there regularly.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Greater Anglia run trains?

Greater Anglia runs from London Liverpool Street across East Anglia, including Norwich, Cambridge, Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and the Suffolk and Essex coast, plus Stansted, Southend and London City airports.

How do I get to Stansted Airport on Greater Anglia?

Stansted Airport is served by the Stansted Express, Greater Anglia's separately branded airport service running from Liverpool Street in around 48 minutes.

Can I take a bike on Greater Anglia trains?

Yes, taking a bike is free on most Greater Anglia services with no reservation needed, though Intercity services to Norwich and London require a reservation, and the Stansted Express does not carry full-size bikes.

What ticket types does Greater Anglia sell?

Greater Anglia sells Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets for daily travel, plus season tickets, Oyster cards and Travelcards for journeys within the London zones.

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