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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£274
Average price
£274
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Ipswich will cost around £274 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £274.
To travel from Carlisle to Ipswich you need to make at least 3 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Carlisle to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, and a flight costs an average of £211.
Distance: 416 km
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£127 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £211 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Ipswich trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:43 Carlisle | 5h22 | 11:05 Ipswich | 3 changes | |
| 06:47 Carlisle | 5h18 | 12:05 Ipswich | 3 changes | |
| 07:46 Carlisle | 5h19 | 13:05 Ipswich | 3 changes | |
| 08:49 Carlisle | 5h17 | 14:06 Ipswich | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Ipswich
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Trains from Carlisle to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £127 but you can travel from only £69 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 416 km distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 416 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £127 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 01:45 |
Last train 21:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Ipswich trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Ipswich from £69. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Ipswich
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- 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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