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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Forest Gate to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forest Gate to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Forest Gate to Ipswich will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Forest Gate 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 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
10:411h24Forest Gate12:05Ipswich£161One-way0 changes- 19:381h27Forest Gate21:05Ipswich£191One-way0 changes
- 9:411h24Forest Gate11:05Ipswich£191One-way0 changes
- 10:411h24Forest Gate12:05Ipswich£161One-way0 changes
- 9:411h24Forest Gate11:05Ipswich£191One-way0 changes
- 19:381h27Forest Gate21:05Ipswich£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Forest Gate to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forest Gate to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 96 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Forest Gate to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Forest Gate to Ipswich trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:41 Forest Gate | 1h25 | 10:06 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:26 Forest Gate | 1h09 | 10:35 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:32 Forest Gate | 1h33 | 19:05 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:58 Forest Gate | 1h24 | 19:22 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:26 Forest Gate | 1h12 | 19:38 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Forest Gate to Ipswich
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Forest Gate to Ipswich run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from Forest Gate to Ipswich trainsGreater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between Forest Gate and Ipswich from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Elizabeth Line (TfL)
FAQs: Forest Gate to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate and Ipswich
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 18:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 4. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- 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: There is an accessible toilet at this station, located in the booking hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Romford Road Bus Stop E for Westbound services Romford Road Bus Stop F for Eastbound services Click here for map
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ATMAccessibilityWCLost 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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