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Ipswich Town away: Portman Road
Everything you need for a trip to Portman Road: the away fans' pub, getting there, parking, food and where to stay. Then plan your whole away day, timed around kick-off, in minutes.
- Portman Road, Ipswich
- Nearest station: Ipswich
Away fans' pub
Fans say the Riverside is the away pub, with away-only signs up on match days.
Riverside (Station) Hotel
By Ipswich station, about 5 minutes’ walk to Portman Road.
Updated Jun 2026. Away-fan rules can change for big games, so check on the day.
Getting there
Ipswich station is about 10 minutes' walk.
Parking
Streets near the ground get busy on match days, so pre-book a space rather than hoping to find one.
Book parkingAdLocal food
Steak & ale pie
Portman Road kiosks. Inside the ground. The Cricketers Fish & Chips is a short walk away if you fancy a chippy.
The regulars swear by it.
Updated 2026.
Where to stay
Travelodge
Well-known chain, about 0.1 miles from the ground in a straight line.
Book roomsAdCheck the walking route before you book. Hotel locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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