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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS)
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Ipswich station (IPS) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 134 km
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:52 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h45 | 07:37 Ipswich station (IPS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h40 | 08:24 Ipswich station (IPS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h35 | 09:24 Ipswich station (IPS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 16:49 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Ipswich station (IPS) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ipswich station (IPS) 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 station (IPS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Ipswich station (IPS)
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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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