Getting there
In this section
- Visitor Information Centres
- Discover the area
- Getting there
- Getting around
- What to see and do
- Where to stay
- Dedham Vale AONB Public Transport Guide
- Walking and cycling
- Buy local
- Further afield
- What is an AONB?
- Cultural environment
- The natural environment
- Ask a question
- Useful Links
- What to look out for in the valley
The Dedham Vale (AONB) and Stour Valley is easily accessible for visitors from both the UK and abroad.
The area is only 1 hour away from London by train, alight at Manningtree Station. During the summer months a shuttle bus will operate from the station, linking to key locations within the AONB. See http://www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/admin/news.asp?PageId=5&NewsId=94
Public Transport:
- For national rail information – (Stations at Manningtree, Bures and Sudbury). Rail enquiries Tel: 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
- For local rail, coach and bus information – Traveline Tel: 0871 200 2233 www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk
- For national coach information – (set down points: Colchester, Bury St Edmunds or Cambridge) National Express Tel 08717 818178 www.nationalexpress.com
From Abroad
- Stansted Airport Tel: 0844 335 1803 www.stanstedairport.com
For ferry services to and from the East of England:
- Harwich to the Hook of Holland, Netherlands: Stena Line Hss www.stenaline.com
- Harwich to Esbjerg, Denmark: DFDS Seaways www.dfdsseaways.com
By Car:
The A14 provides fast and easy access from the Midlands and links with the A12 and M25 from London and the Home Counties. The A140 and A134 run south from Norfolk to link with the A14 giving a route through to Sudbury, Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds. The A134 runs eastwards from the A12 connecting the villages and towns of Nayland, Sudbury, Long Melford, Cavendish and Clare.
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