Galloway Day Trip Pick-Up Points Across Suffolk & Essex
Planning your next day out? Here’s everything you need to know about Galloway coach pick-up points across Suffolk and Essex, including exact locations, what to expect, and helpful travel information for each stop.
We offer a range of convenient coach pick-up locations in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, and surrounding areas, making it easy to join our day trips without the hassle of driving or parking in busy destinations.
Whether you’re joining us for a seaside escape, London day trip, theatre visit or special event, our clearly organised pick-up points ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your journey.
Below, you’ll find full details for each location, including addresses, facilities, and important information to help you plan ahead.
Stowmarket Railway Station
Our coach pick-up point at Stowmarket Railway Station is located outside the main station entrance, directly in front of the station building and ticket office area.
Useful Station Details:
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Address:
Stowmarket Railway Station, Station Road East, Stowmarket
IP14 1RQ
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Location:
Outside the main entrance on Station Road East, near the ticket office. Access road: The forecourt area is reached via Prentic Road, which leads into the station frontage and car-park area.
The station has onsite parking (additional charge, machines on site), waiting rooms, toilets, and seating areas – Dependent on ticket office opening times
Car parking charges apply. Galloway accept no responsibility for car parking arrangements or fees.
What you’ll see there:
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The station building with the ticket office on the platform side.
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A small forecourt/drop-off area used by taxis, cars, and replacement buses.
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Space where coaches or minibuses can pull up briefly.
Important information:
The coach will wait up to 5 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time, after which it must depart to maintain the day’s schedule.
Ipswich Railway Station
Our coach pick-up point at Ipswich railway station is located outside the main station entrance on the station forecourt, close to the ticket office and bus stop area.
Useful Station Details:
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Address:
Ipswich Railway Station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, IP2
8AL
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Location:
Outside the main entrance on Burrell Road, near the ticket office.
The station has onsite parking (additional charge, machines on site), waiting rooms, toilets, seating areas, shops and cafés – dependent on ticket office opening times.
Car parking charges apply and Galloway accept no responsibility for car parking arrangements or fees.
Access road: The forecourt area is reached directly from Burrell Road, which leads into the station frontage, taxi rank, and car-park areas.
What you’ll see there:
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The station building with the ticket office located at the front entrance.
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A large forecourt/drop-off area used by taxis, cars, and rail-replacement buses.
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Bus stops and space where coaches or minibuses can pull up briefly to collect passengers.
Important information:
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The coach will wait up to 5 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time, after which it must depart to maintain the day’s schedule.
Copdock – Tesco
Our coach pick-up point at Tesco Copdock is located at the bus stop outside the store, within the Copdock Interchange retail area.
Useful Stop Details:
• Address: Copdock Interchange, London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TT.
• The stop is located at the bus stop directly outside Tesco Copdock, on the main access road.
• Location: Please wait at the
designated bus stop within the Tesco Copdock site, where the
coach will pull in briefly to collect passengers.
• The area is part of a busy retail and transport interchange with multiple bus services and customer access roads.
What you’ll see there:
• The Tesco superstore at Copdock Interchange.
• A clearly marked bus stop outside the store on the main access road.
• A large retail park environment with parking and multiple shops nearby.
Important information:
• Please wait at the bus stop outside Tesco Copdock ready for collection.
• The coach will stop for a few minutes only, so please be ready at the scheduled time.
• The coach must depart promptly to keep to the day’s schedule.
Ipswich West End Road Car Park
Our coach pick-up point at West End Road Car Park is located on the path directly outside the front of the car park, as shown in the photo above. There is no marked bus stop, but the coach will collect passengers from this path area.
Useful Stop Details:
- Address:
West End Road Car Park, West End Road, Ipswich, IP10 9AS
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The car park has pay-and-display parking available, with payment required on the day using the machines provided.
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Please ensure your vehicle is parked before the pick-up time if you intend to leave a car in the car park.
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Parking charges apply and Galloway accept no responsibility for car parking arrangements or fees.
What you’ll see there:
• The main entrance to the car park on West End Road.
• A public path directly outside the front of the car park, where passengers should wait.
• No marked bus stop or shelter
Important information:
• There are no passenger facilities at this stop.
• The coach will wait up to 5 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time, after which it must depart to maintain the day’s schedule.
Colchester North Station
Our coach pick-up point at Colchester North railway station is located at the bus stops outside the station near Platform 1.
Useful Stop Details:
• Address: Colchester North Station,
Station Way, Colchester, CO4 5JA
• The station has onsite parking (additional charge), waiting areas, toilets, seating and refreshment facilities – dependent on station opening times.
• Location: Outside the station entrance by Platform 1, at the designated bus stops on the station forecourt.
• Access road: The forecourt and bus stop area are accessed via Station Way, which leads directly to the station entrance and car park.
What you’ll see there:
• The station building and entrance adjacent to Platform 1.
• Clearly marked bus stops used by local buses and rail-replacement services.
• A station forecourt area where coaches can pull in briefly to collect passengers.
Important information:
• Please wait at the bus stops by Platform 1 ready for the coach to arrive.
• The coach will wait up to 5 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time, after which it must depart to maintain the day’s schedule.
Colchester United FC
Our coach pick-up point at Colchester United FC is located inside the stadium car park, where coaches will stop briefly to collect passengers before continuing on schedule.
Useful Stop Details:
• Address: Colchester United Football
Club, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4
5UP
• The stadium has onsite parking (payable where applicable) and toilets – Depending on opening hours
• Location: Inside the stadium car park area, where the coach will enter and stop briefly to pick up passengers.
• Access: Vehicles should follow signage into the main stadium car park off United Way, where pick-up will take place.
What you’ll see there:
• The stadium building and main entrances.
• A large car park area.
Important information:
• The coach will stop for a few minutes only to complete passenger pick-up, so please be ready at the designated time.
• Any vehicles that remain in the car park for more than 10 minutes without a valid parking payment may incur a fine, as parking enforcement is in operation.
• Drop-off is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes within the car park area.
• Please ensure parking charges are paid where required. Galloway accepts no responsibility for parking fees or penalties.
Tollgate McDonalds
Our coach pick-up point at McDonald’s Tollgate is located at the Tollgate McDonald’s bus stop, directly outside the restaurant within the Tollgate retail park.
Useful Stop Details:
• Address: Tollgate West,
Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RH
• The stop is located within the Tollgate Shopping Park area, at the designated bus stop outside McDonald’s.
• Location: Please wait at the McDonald’s bus stop on Tollgate West, where the coach will pull in briefly to collect passengers.
• Parking: There is no car parking available at the bus stop itself.
Closest parking options (if arriving by car):
• Tollgate Shopping Park car parks – large free customer car parks within the retail park (time restrictions may apply).
What you’ll see there:
• The McDonald’s restaurant frontage facing the main retail road.
• A clearly marked bus stop on Tollgate West outside McDonald’s.
• A busy retail park road where buses and coaches regularly stop briefly.
Important information:
• Please wait at the McDonald’s bus stop only, as this is the designated pick-up point.
• The coach will stop for a few minutes only, so please be ready at the scheduled time.
Capel St Mary
Our coach pick-up and drop-off point on Ipswich
Road is located at either the bus stop on Ipswich Road or the
bus stop by the White Horse Inn, depending on the route of the
trip. 
Wooden Bus Shelter
on Ipswich Road just off A12
Useful Stop Details:
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Location: Ipswich Road, using either the bus stop on Ipswich road just off the A12 or the White Horse Inn bus stop.
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Both locations are used as part of this stop; however, the exact pick-up or drop-off point may vary depending on the route of travel.
What you’ll see there:
• A wooden bus shelter on Ipswich Road.
• The White Horse Inn and its nearby bus shelter just over the road.
Bus Shelter on
London Road across the road from White Horse Inn
Pub
Important information:
• The pick-up and drop-off point may differ depending on
• Passengers will be advised of the exact location closer to the departure date.
• This stop must be requested in advance with the sales team; it is not automatically included on all day trips.
• In some cases, it may not be possible to include this stop depending on routing and timing constraints.
Bury St Edmunds Tesco
Our coach pick-up point at Tesco Bury St Edmunds is located at the bus stop opposite the petrol station (garage).
Useful Stop Details:
- Address
: Bury St Edmunds Tesco Superstore, St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7JS
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Location: Bus stop opposite the Tesco petrol station (garage) at Tesco Bury St Edmunds.
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The stop is used for coach pick-up and drop-off only, depending on the service.
- Access:
Situated on the main road adjacent to the Tesco site, with the bus stop directly opposite the garage entrance.
What you’ll see there:
• The Tesco superstore and petrol station (garage).
• A clearly marked bus stop opposite the garage entrance.
• A roadside stopping point where the coach will pull in briefly to collect passengers.
Important information:
• Please wait at the bus stop opposite the petrol station at the scheduled time.
• The coach will stop for a few minutes only, so please be ready for boarding.
• The coach must depart promptly to maintain the day’s schedule.
Contact Us
Mendlesham, Suffolk, IP14 5RR