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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Barnstaple
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£235
Average price
£235
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
376 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Barnstaple will cost around £235 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £235.
Fast trains
To travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple you need to make at least 3 changes.
06:125h13
Ipswich11:25Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
07:125h13
Ipswich12:25Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
08:394h49
Ipswich13:28Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
08:435h44
Ipswich14:27Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
09:535h32
Ipswich15:25Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
08:394h49
Ipswich13:28Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
06:125h13
Ipswich11:25Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
07:125h13
Ipswich12:25Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
17:105h27
Ipswich22:37Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
09:535h32
Ipswich15:25Barnstaple
£2351One-way
3 changes
Live departures
Ipswich to Barnstaple train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 11:46
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:53 Ipswich | 5h35 | 17:28 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 12:53 Ipswich | 5h40 | 18:33 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 13:53 Ipswich | 5h38 | 19:31 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 06:12 Ipswich | 5h13 | 11:25 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 07:12 Ipswich | 5h13 | 12:25 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 08:39 Ipswich | 4h49 | 13:28 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 08:43 Ipswich | 5h44 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 09:53 Ipswich | 5h32 | 15:25 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Barnstaple
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ipswich to Barnstaple run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £238 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 376 km |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £238 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 06:09 |
Last train 20:11 |
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: Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Barnstaple trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Barnstaple from £238. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 49m
Cheapest Price
£236
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Ipswich to Barnstaple train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ipswich to Barnstaple 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 Ipswich to Barnstaple.
A visit to Barnstaple can typically be enjoyed over 2 to 3 days, giving you enough time to explore the town's historic centre, visit the Pannier Market, and enjoy the nearby countryside and coast.
Booking trains from Ipswich to Barnstaple in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Ipswich to Barnstaple is 376 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Ipswich to Barnstaple can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £238, while the average price tends to be around £238.
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Barnstaple is by train, costing approximately £238.
The train journey from Ipswich to Barnstaple covers a distance of 376 km and takes approximately 4h 49m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Ipswich to Barnstaple leaves at 6:09.
The train station in Ipswich that goes to Barnstaple is Ipswich station (IPS), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
The last train from Ipswich to Barnstaple departs at 20:11.
Trains from Ipswich to Barnstaple run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ipswich to Barnstaple.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ipswich to Barnstaple.
Yes, you can take the train from Ipswich to Barnstaple.
There is no night train service from Ipswich to Barnstaple.
To travel from Ipswich to Barnstaple, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Barnstaple
Ipswich
Barnstaple
The major train station for departures in Ipswich is Ipswich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ipswich for your trip from Ipswich to Barnstaple.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
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.
The major train station for arrivals in Barnstaple is Barnstaple. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnstaple for your journey to Barnstaple from Ipswich.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Station Masters Cafe
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Barnstaple
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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