The cheapest and fastest trains from Abbey Wood to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Abbey Wood to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Abbey Wood to Ipswich will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Abbey Wood for Ipswich every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Abbey Wood to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Abbey Wood to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 96 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Abbey Wood to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Abbey Wood to Ipswich trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:44 Abbey Wood | 1h54 | 06:38 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Abbey Wood | 1h44 | 06:38 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:02 Abbey Wood | 1h36 | 06:38 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Abbey Wood to Ipswich
Trains from Abbey Wood to Ipswich run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line from Abbey Wood to Ipswich trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Abbey Wood and Ipswich from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Abbey Wood to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Abbey Wood to Ipswich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ipswich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Abbey Wood and Ipswich
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier within the stations ticket hall. Separate baby change facilities are also available within the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilet is located on the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop B (outside of the station) Towards Plumstead - Bus stop A (outside of the station)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
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