New look 7: Ipswich Central to Henley Gate (via Dale Hall) …Every 30 Minutes, All Day!

New look 7: Ipswich Central to Henley Gate (via Dale Hall) …Every 30 Minutes, All Day! – From 1 September 2025

 

Following the announcement of enhancements to services 1, 3E, 4, 5, 15/15A & 16 from September, we’re pleased to announce another major upgrade to Service 7, also launching on 1 September 2025, as part of our ongoing improvements to bus services across Ipswich.

 

The newly revised route will now connect Henley Gate, Fircroft Road Shops, and Dale Hall directly with the town centre, providing a faster, more frequent option for residents – with buses every 30 minutes throughout the day.

 

What’s Changing?

 

From September, the 7 will:

 

• Serve the new Henley Gate development – part of the Ipswich Garden Suburb
• Operate via Fircroft Road Shops and Dale Hall
• No longer run through Castle Hill and Anglia Retail Park

 

If you are a resident of Castle Hill, Stratford Court or use the 7 to make journeys to ASDA & Anglia Retail Park, don’t worry! We will still operate weekday journeys between Ipswich Town Centre and ASDA/Anglia Retail Park, which will operate as service 17.  Details of this service can be found by clicking here.

 

Improved Frequency and Timings

 

We’re extending Service 7 to run all day – including key commuter times – offering:

 

• Buses every 30 minutes
• Monday to Friday: 06:45 – 19:23
• Saturday: 07:15 – 19:23

 

Route, Timetable and Fares Information

 

• The timetable & route map of the new look 7 can be viewed by clicking here
• The 7 will operate within our Town Fares Zone – Fares can be viewed by clicking here

 

Useful connection points with other services

 

• Service 9/10 – Bus Stops on Fircroft Road
• Service 17 – Bus Stops on Fircroft Road & Henely Road
• All Town Services – Tower Ramparts Bus Station

 

To view our new network map, click here

 

Built for Ipswich’s Growing Community

 

Thanks to developer support, we’re investing in public transport where new homes are being built. Henley Gate is the first phase of a new community that will grow to include up to 3,500 homes and 10,000 residents. By serving this area early, we’re helping to make sustainable travel part of daily life from day one, and keep our town moving.

 

A Better Alternative to the Car

 

Service 7 is now more attractive than ever:

 

• Runs at peak times, when most people want to travel
• Increased frequency makes planning easier
• Ideal for commuting, school runs, shopping and more
• Greener and less stressful than driving and parking

 

We’re excited to be growing our network and supporting our community. Whether you’re a long-time rider or new to bus travel, we look forward to welcoming you aboard the new-look Service 7.

 

For further information on the 7 please email info@ipswichbuses.co.uk, call us on 01473 344 800 or drop by our travel shop at Tower Ramparts Bus Station