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title: "The Railway, Ipswich: reviews, location & comparison"
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Inn · ★★★★★ · Eviivo
# The Railway

Westerfield, Ipswich, United Kingdom

9.5 ·  Exceptional 38 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 13 in Ipswich ·  3.9 Location score
## About The Railway

The Railway is an inn in Westerfield, Ipswich, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 38 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 3.0 km from the centre of Ipswich. The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 66 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Westerfield Road, Westerfield

## How The Railway scores

Better rated than 88% of hotels in Ipswich

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **3.9**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Ipswich average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Westerfield railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">60 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Southend Airport (SEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">66 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">147 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ipswich</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## The Railway: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The inn offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The inn is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the inn offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Railway, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at inn to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

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## Questions about The Railway

### How do guests rate The Railway?

The Railway has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 38 reviews, which is better than 88% of rated hotels in Ipswich.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Railway?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Railway include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Railway?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Railway from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 66 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Railway have?

The Railway has 4 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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