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Visit Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve car-free
It’s easy to visit Carlton Marshes visitor centre car-free.
Scenic train lines from Lowestoft (5 mins) and Ipswich (85 mins) run to Oulton Broad South, which is about a 20-minute walk minute walk away.
Scenic train lines from Norwich (45 mins) and Oulton Broad North, which is about about a 35-minute walk away.
Buses stop 15-20 minutes away from Lowestoft (15-20 mins). Buses stop 30 minutes away from Norwich (45 mins).
There are direct buses to Lowestoft from Great Yarmouth (55 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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Scenic Ipswich to Lowestoft train line via Oulton Broad South has an audio tour. The scenic Wherry Lines from Norwich to Lowestoft and Oulton Broad North have an audio tour too. Find out more about Lowestoft train station.
Scenic buses 1 and 1a run from Martham and the Coastal Clipper from Southwold.
Cycle route: National Route 30 and the Wolf Way pass nearby. Plan your route here. Find more about cycling in Lowestoft.
Footpath trails cross Carlton Marshes and Outlon Marshes. The Waveney Way and Angles Way also pass through the marshes. Find maps and instructions at East Suffolk Line Walks and Wherry Line Walks.
Taxis can be booked ahead with 51 – 01502515151 or Roadrunners – 01502 555555 to wait at Lowestoft train station taxi rank.
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Getting to Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve car-free
Here's our recommended route to Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Oulton Broad South on the Ipswich to Lowestoft Line/ East Suffolk Lines from: Lowestoft (5 mins), Ipswich (80 mins), Woodbridge (65 mins), Saxmundham (55 mins), Halesworth and Beccles. It’s then about a 20-minute walk to Carlton marshes.
There are direct trains to Oulton Broad North on the Wherry Lines from: Lowestoft (5 mins), Norwich (40 mins), Brundall, Reedham and Somerleyton. It’s then about a 35-minute walk to carlton Marshes.
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By bus from Lowestoft
Buses stop in Lowestoft from:
There’s a choice of buses from Lowestoft bus station.
Bus 109 frequent (less on Sunday) from Stand 10 (20 mins) to Periwinkle Close (walk 15 mins).
Buses X2, X21, X22 frequent from Stand 2/3 (15 mins) to Marsh Lane by the pub (walk 30 mins).
Bus 106 occasional (none on Sunday) from Stand 8 (15 mins but 20 on return) to Tesco (walk 20 mins).
Use our journey planner and map to find your best option.
By bus from Norwich
Buses X2, X21, X22 leave from (the sheltered) Norwich bus station (Stand E) via Beccles Grove Road frequently. The journey takes about 55 minutes. Hop off at Marsh Lane.
Bus 146 leaves from St Stephens Street shelter BR via Beccles Grove Road frequently (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 45 minutes. Hop off at Marsh Lane.
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It’s then about a 30-minute walk to Carlton Marshes.
About Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve
The southern gateway to the Broads National Park, Carlton Marshes nature reserve is a huge expanse of water, woodland and marshes, home to a wide variety of fantastic wildlife.
There is an adventurous playscape for children, a visitor centre with café and shop, accessible and all-weather trails, which makes it the perfect family day out. At just over 437 football pitches in size, this large reserve offers plenty of space and fresh air, with wide open skies and unbroken views of the surrounding countryside. You can get away from it all and enjoy the very best of Suffolk’s amazing wildlife.
For any queries about visiting contact Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve on 01502 359480 or [email protected]
Address: Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve, Burnt Hill Lane, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8HU. Visit Website