Premier League · Ipswich

Ipswich Town

Portman Road · Portman Road · IP1 2DA

30,056stadium capacity

Cobbold Standvisiting supporters

Ipswich Town travel guide

Getting there & parking

Portman Road is an away-day destination where the final approach matters. Check the fixture information before travel because parking, segregation and coach arrangements can change.

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Parking options

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Official matchday parking

Ipswich does not provide a general official stadium car park. Current February 2026 guidance lists a £15 football event tariff at council long-stay car parks on Portman Road, West End Road and Princes Street, operating from three hours before kick-off until one hour after it; confirm the current tariff before travel.

Away coaches normally use West End Road car park, about five minutes from the ground. Accessible parking and drop-off arrangements must be booked through the clubs.

Official Ipswich visit and travel information

Private matchday parking

JustPark lists reservable managed spaces and private driveways in Ipswich. Search around the stadium postcode, then check the real walking route, access window and cancellation terms before booking.

Private spaces are independent of the club; a very close driveway may still sit inside the post-match traffic queue.

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Availability, prices and access arrangements can change by fixture. Always check the booking details before travelling.

By train

Ipswich station is only around five minutes from Portman Road. Cross the river and follow Burrell Road towards the Cobbold Stand, allowing extra time for queues and temporary road closures on the final approach.

Ipswich station information

By bus or coach

Check the current local timetable for the final leg to Portman Road. Away coaches and minibuses should follow the instructions issued by the visiting club and must not assume a public parking bay.

Driving

Use the A12 or A14 and follow signs for Ipswich town centre and the railway station. Roads immediately behind the Cobbold and Sir Bobby Robson stands are closed or restricted around matches, so navigate to the booked car park rather than the stadium gate.

Use IP1 2DA only for the general area, then follow matchday signs and the entrance named in your parking instructions. Allow extra time for residential roads and pedestrian traffic.

After the match

Expect the roads immediately around Portman Road to move slowly while pedestrians clear. Rail users should confirm the last practical connection; drivers may prefer to wait before joining the main route.

Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 22 September 2026.