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Visit Sutton Hoo car-free
It’s easy to visit Sutton Hoo car-free.
The site is just outside Melton in Woodbridge near Ipswich – see map.
Buses stop at the end of the entrance drive throughout the day, travelling from Ipswich (45 mins), Woodbridge (10 mins) and Melton (5 mins). Otherwise, you can change from services to Woodbridge or Melton.
Trains stop a 20-minute walk away at Melton. Trains run from: Ipswich (20 mins), Lowestoft (65 mins), Beccles (50 mins) and Saxmundham (15 mins). At certain times you can change for the bus.
Connecting buses run to Woodbridge or Melton from: Aldeburgh (about 60 mins), Felixstowe (45 mins), Leiston (45 mins) and Saxmundham (30 mins).
Connecting trains run to Ipswich from: London Liverpool Street (about 80 mins), London Stratford (75 mins), Norwich (40 mins) or Peterborough (95 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Enjoy 20% off admission, plus 10% off in the cafe when you show a valid train or bus ticket or bike helmet. *Offer excludes NT Sutton Hoo holiday property guests and Sutton Hoo campsite guests.
For money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses or travel in Suffolk.
Find the cheapest bus tickets (within the Ipswich & South Suffolk Zone).
Scenic Ipswich to Lowestoft train line via Melton and Woodbridge has an audio tour.
Scenic bus 64 runs to Melton and Woodbridge from Ipswich and Aldeburgh.
Cycle path National Route 1 goes to Woodbridge near Sutton Hoo. Plan your cycle route here. The Sutton Hoo cycle rack is located next to the Visitor Welcome building. Please be aware there are no cycle paths on site.
Find out more about active travel in Woodbridge or cycling in Woodbridge. Find out more about cycling in the National Landscape.
Footpaths from Woodbridge go along the river to Melton near Sutton Hoo. There’s a circular walk from Melton train station, taking in Sutton Hoo and other site walks – see map.
Melton has other circular walks too. For more history, head for nearby Rendlesham walks by bus or Wickham Market by bus or train. Find out more about walking in the National Landscape and other points of interest.
Taxi ranks are located at both Woodbridge and Melton train stations. You need to book ahead with: M&R 0800 169 4269.
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Getting to Sutton Hoo car-free
Here's our recommended route to Sutton Hoo. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By direct train to Melton
There are regular, direct trains to Melton on the scenic East Suffolk Line from: Beccles (45 mins), Brampton (40 mins), Darsham (25 mins), Halesworth (30 mins), Ipswich (20 mins), Lowestoft (65 mins), Oulton Broad South (60 mins), Saxmundham (15 mins) and Wickham Market (5 mins).
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From Melton train station, it’s about a 1¼ mile/ 20-minute walk to the site entrance (look out for the trademark Anglo-Saxon mask sign), and then a further 5-10 minute stroll to the exhibition entrance. Turn right out of the station, crossing over Wilford Bridge. Walk up the hill from the roundabout and take the first right down the driveway signposted Sutton Hoo.
A few times per day bus 70 also all the way to the Sutton Hoo entrance (not on Sundays).
By train from further afield via Ipswich to Melton
There are direct trains to Ipswich from:
- Suffolk: Stowmarket (10 mins), Needham Market (10 mins), Bury St Edmunds (30 mins), Felixstowe (25 mins) and Newmarket (55 mins).
- East Anglia: Colchester (20 mins), Chelmsford (35 mins), Norwich (40 mins), Ely (55 mins) and Peterborough (95 mins).
- London: Shenfield (60 mins), Stratford (75 mins) and Liverpool Street (80 mins).
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At Ipswich change for the regular direct train to Melton (20 mins).
Next either walk for about 20 minutes or catch the bus – see above
From Ipswich by bus to Melton
Red scenic bus 64 stops in Melton. Buses leave from Old Cattle Market bus station sheltered stand E regularly (just occasional bus 65 on Sundays). The journey takes about 50 minutes. Jump off around Melton Chapel – check our journey planner as a couple of buses stop closer at the train station.
A few times per day bus 70 also runs all the way to the Sutton Hoo entrance (not on Sundays).
Next either walk for about 40 minutes or 5-10 minutes to catch the bus – see above
By bus from other towns to Melton
There are direct buses to Melton from:
- Aldeburgh (red bus 64, 60 mins),
- Farnham (red bus 64, 20 mins)
- Leiston (red bus 64, 45 mins),
- Saxmundham (red bus 64, 30 mins),
- Wickham Market (red bus 64, 10 mins) and
- Ufford (red bus 64, 5 mins).
From rural areas, book a flexi-bus in advance by calling: 01728 635938.
By train to Woodbridge
Woodbridge is 5 mins closer to Ipswich (and further from Lowestoft) on the same train line as Melton.
From Woodbridge train station, it’s about a 3 mile/ 70-minute walk all the way along the river Deben.
From Ipswich by bus via Woodbridge
Red scenic bus 64 and bus 70 stop in nearby Woodbridge. Buses leave from Old Cattle Market bus station sheltered stand E/F regularly (just occasional bus 65 on Sundays). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Jump off at the Turban Centre (shelter in shopping centre car-park) in Woodbridge. (Alternatively, buses 64 and 65 also stop at Melton train station).
A few times per day bus 70 also runs all the way to the Sutton Hoo entrance (not on Sundays).
Next either walk for 70 minutes or catch the bus from the same stop – see above.
By bus from other towns to Woodbridge
There are direct buses to Woodbridge from:
- Aldeburgh (red bus 64, 65 mins),
- Farnham (red bus 64, 25 mins)
- Felixstowe (village links bus 73, 45 mins),
- Leiston (red bus 64, 50 mins) and
- Saxmundham (red bus 64, 35 mins),
- Wickham Market (red bus 64, 15 mins) and
- Ufford (red bus 64, 10 mins).
From rural areas, book a flexi-bus in advance by calling: 01728 635938.
About Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the site of an Anglo-Saxon royal burial ground dating back 1300 years.
If you visit today, you will find stories of kings, mysterious mounds and buried treasure, the former home of Edith Pretty, and over 250 acres of beautiful Suffolk landscape – plus dog-friendly walking trails, woodland and far-reaching views over the River Deben.
Enhanced guided tours (provided by the Sutton Hoo Society), thought-provoking installations, innovative interpretation and creative programming all help to tell its incredible story, while its popular café, adventure playground, gift and book shops guarantee a full day out for the whole family.
For any queries about visiting contact Sutton Hoo on 01394389700 or [email protected]
Address: Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ. Visit Website