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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Ipswich
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
140 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Ipswich will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Fast trains
To travel from Hastings to Ipswich you need to make at least 2 changes.
P19716+
Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London)+
Y0958608:463h38
Hastings station (HGS)12:24Ipswich station (IPS)
£241One-way
2 changes
Y31398+
P19616+
Y0944409:253h11
Hastings station (HGS)12:36Ipswich station (IPS)
£351One-way
2 changes
P19714+
Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+
Y0944909:313h35
Hastings station (HGS)13:06Ipswich station (IPS)
£491One-way
2 changes
P17456+
Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+
Y0943908:153h50
Hastings station (HGS)12:05Ipswich station (IPS)
£491One-way
2 changes
P19714+
Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London)+
Y0944409:313h05
Hastings station (HGS)12:36Ipswich station (IPS)
£541One-way
2 changes
Y31392+
P19618+
Y0958208:252h59
Hastings station (HGS)11:24Ipswich station (IPS)
£981One-way
2 changes
P19714+
Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London)+
Y0944409:313h05
Hastings station (HGS)12:36Ipswich station (IPS)
£541One-way
2 changes
Y31398+
P19616+
Y0944409:253h11
Hastings station (HGS)12:36Ipswich station (IPS)
£351One-way
2 changes
P19714+
Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+
Y0944909:313h35
Hastings station (HGS)13:06Ipswich station (IPS)
£491One-way
2 changes
P19716+
Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London)+
Y0958608:463h38
Hastings station (HGS)12:24Ipswich station (IPS)
£241One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Hastings to Ipswich train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:45 Hastings | 3h39 | 09:24 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:50 Hastings | 3h34 | 12:24 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings to Ipswich
Trains from Hastings to Ipswich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Hastings to Ipswich trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Hastings and Ipswich from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
£24
Southeastern frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Hastings to Ipswich train
FAQs: Travel by train from Hastings to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hastings to Ipswich.

Booking trains from Hastings to Ipswich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Hastings to Ipswich is 140 km.
The train journey from Hastings to Ipswich covers a distance of 140 km and takes approximately 3h 34m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Hastings to Ipswich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The first train from Hastings to Ipswich leaves at 5:15.
The last train from Hastings to Ipswich departs at 19:10.
The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Ipswich is by train, costing approximately £24.
Trains from Hastings to Ipswich run approximately 8 times per day.
The train station in Hastings that goes to Ipswich is Hastings station (HGS), and it arrives at Ipswich station (IPS).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hastings to Ipswich.
Yes, you can take the train from Hastings to Ipswich.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hastings to Ipswich.
There is no night train service from Hastings to Ipswich.
To travel from Hastings to Ipswich, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hastings and Ipswich
Hastings
Ipswich
The major train station for departures in Hastings is Hastings. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hastings for your trip from Hastings to Ipswich.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: W H smith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900 (outside of these hours, access availble on request from staff)
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Hastings
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platform 2 (to Ashford). Steps to platform 1 (to Brighton). Assistance Meeting Point is on the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Ipswich is Ipswich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ipswich for your journey to Ipswich from Hastings.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Ipswich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
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