Seafarers Centre
Free
QVSR Felixstowe
A safe haven a good anchorage
First Bus
1000
last Bus
2200
Sailing Schedule
Departures
Felixstowe tide
Important numbers for Seafarers
Transport from ship to shore
07968306381 (1000 - 2200)
Internal (Gangway) 3502
Here at the QVSR - Felixstowe we endeavour to give Seafarers respite from some of the hardships they endure whilst at sea.
We look forward to welcoming our Seafaring friends here at QVSR - Felixstowe.
The Queen Victoria Seaman`s Rest at Felixstowe is one of many organisations including the Port of Felixstowe that looks out for the well-being of Seafarers. QVSR - Felixstowe offers the simplest of support which is usually just a break from the ship routine right through to full on support which may involve spiritual, ship mediation or help to contact home.
Travel
Coach timetable
Felixstowe to London
Bus timetable
Felixstowe to Ipswich
Taxi
Train timetable
Ipswich to London
Train timetable
Felixstowe to Ipswich
Here are links to transport from Felixstowe and Ipswich. There are 4 buses from Felixstowe to Ipswich 75, 76, 77 and 77A. The closest buses to the FHPSS centre are the 77 and 77A it is a 5-minute walk along Carr road our staff will point you in the right direction.The journey time will take anywhere between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes (approx fares) depending on traffic so allow plenty of time on return.
The faster route is by train (£4.60 approx Return) it takes approx 28 minutes and does not suffer from traffic congestion. The only drawback is, it takes over 40 minutes to walk from the FHPSS Centre or £5.50 - £6.50 in a taxi or you could catch the bus to Felixstowe train station.
For London (liverpool street), you need to catch the connecting train from Ipswich train station.
National Express (coach) is the cheapest mode of transport to connect to London and takes 3 hours to 4 hours. There is only one coach a day and leaves Great Eastern Square Felixstowe at 0835 Mon - Fri and 0855 Sat & Sun.
Stanstead
Airport
Gatwick
Airport
Luton
Airport
Southend
Airport
Heathrow
Airport
Take the bus from Carr Road to Ipswich Old Cattle market you still have a 15-minute walk to Ipswich train station.
Below are links to all the closest major airports. You will find all the links on the right. The coach is the cheapest option but only 1 coach leaves Felixstowe daily and you would need to change at least once. Trains are the next best economical solution and they run more frequently. Again you would need to change at least once. The more expensive option is the taxi but is the quickest option ring for a quote.