The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
8 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
558 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Ipswich will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dundee 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 558 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 48 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 flight for Dundee to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £118, and a flight costs an average of £227.
Distance: 558 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£123 Average Price Cheapest | £251 Average Price |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dundee to Ipswich train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:10 Dundee | 7h10 | 23:20 Ipswich | 1 change | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 04:41 Dundee | 7h47 | 12:28 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Ipswich
Distance 558 km |
Average train duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £118 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 47m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: LNER from Dundee to Ipswich trainsLNER trains will get you between Dundee and Ipswich from £118. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dundee to Ipswich train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Ipswich
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards 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.
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