The first line to Haughley was built by the Ipswich and Bury Railway (which later became part of the Eastern Union Railway (EUR), opening to passengers Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich on 9 December 1846. This line served the original station which opened on 7 December 1846, although passenger services did not commence until 24 December 1846 following late receipt of the Board of Trade operating certificate.
