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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Clacton-on-Sea for Ipswich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clacton-on-Sea 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 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 30 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:05 Clacton-on-Sea | 1h00 | 09:05 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:05 Clacton-on-Sea | 1h00 | 14:05 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich
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Trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 55m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Clacton-on-Sea 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: Clacton-on-Sea to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea and Ipswich
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 05:15 - 18:00 Sunday 07:15 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 public telephones: Accessible (Card Only) telephone available on concourse
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine located on station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible toilets are located on the concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. They are only available during the opening hours of the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement transport stops in lay-by, at the front of the station.
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- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
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