Melton railway station facts for kids

Melton railway station is a small train station located in Suffolk, England. It serves the village of Melton. Currently, the trains at this station are run by a company called Greater Anglia.

About Melton Station

Melton railway station is an important stop for people traveling in the local area. It connects Melton to larger towns and cities. The station first opened in 1859. It closed for a while in 1955 but was reopened in 1984.

Train Services

Trains from Melton station are operated by Greater Anglia. They connect Melton to several places.

Routes and Destinations

• Most trains travel between Ipswich and Lowestoft. On this route, trains stop at places like Westerfield, Woodbridge, Wickham Market, Saxmundham, Darsham, Halesworth, Brampton, Beccles, and Oulton Broad South.
• Once a day, a train also goes to Harwich International.
• Another service runs between Ipswich and Saxmundham. This train also stops at Westerfield, Woodbridge, and Wickham Market.

Train Types and Frequency

• You will usually see Class 170 trains on the Ipswich to Lowestoft line. These trains run about every two hours.
• On the Ipswich to Saxmundham line, you might see Class 156 trains. These also run every two hours, but they do not operate on Sundays.