The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Ipswich will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darlington for Ipswich every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 328 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
16:264h02Darlington20:28Ipswich£881One-way0 changes
16:264h02Darlington20:28Ipswich£881One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £88. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £88, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 328 km
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£88 Average Price | £88 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Ipswich trains for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:26 Darlington | 4h02 | 20:28 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Ipswich
Trains from Darlington to Ipswich run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £88 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 20:01 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Darlington to Ipswich trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Darlington and Ipswich from £88. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Darlington to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Ipswich
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- 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 toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- 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.
- 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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