Ipswich to Birmingham train
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Train schedule Ipswich to Birmingham
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Fastest train times from Ipswich to Birmingham
Fastest Journey
3 h 22 m
Average
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
213 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Ipswich for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Ipswich to Birmingham
 | Distance | 132 miles (213 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 22 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £58 (€65) |
 | Train frequency | 37 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Greater Anglia |
Trains from Ipswich to Birmingham cover the 132 miles (213 km) long route taking on average 3 h 22 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Greater Anglia. Normally, there are 37 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £46, but the average price of train tickets is £58. Travellers depart most frequently from Ipswich and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Train providers: CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and Abellio Greater Anglia trains Ipswich to Birmingham
Find the best trains between Ipswich and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways and Abellio Greater Anglia from £46. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Ipswich and Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry tickets between Ipswich and Birmingham are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect route with CrossCountry from Ipswich to Birmingham all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current CrossCountry train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 132 miles (213 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Ipswich to Birmingham routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best CrossCountry Ipswich to Birmingham train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Birmingham with CrossCountry!
Looking for trains to Birmingham from Ipswich? Abellio Greater Anglia is one of the best companies to travel with on the 132 miles (213 km) route between Ipswich and Birmingham. As an official travel partner of Abellio Greater Anglia, Omio quickly shows you the latest Abellio Greater Anglia train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Ipswich to Birmingham routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable Abellio Greater Anglia train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Birmingham from Ipswich, you can quickly see if the Abellio Greater Anglia ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Ipswich - Birmingham train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with Abellio Greater Anglia!
Ipswich to Birmingham train information with Abellio Greater Anglia:
- Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
- Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 37 a day
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train to Birmingham from Ipswich: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.
Looking for trains from Ipswich to Birmingham? Chiltern Railways is one of the best companies to travel with on the 132 miles (213 km) route to Birmingham from Ipswich. As an official travel partner of Chiltern Railways, Omio quickly shows you the latest Chiltern Railways train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Ipswich to Birmingham routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable Chiltern Railways train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Birmingham from Ipswich, you can quickly see if the Chiltern Railways ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Ipswich - Birmingham train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with Chiltern Railways!
Trains from Ipswich to Birmingham
The distance from Ipswich in East Anglia to Birmingham in central England is around 150 miles, with trains completing the journey in between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours. Trains from Ipswich to Birmingham depart from Ipswich train station in the centre of the town, arriving at Birmingham New Street Station. There are no direct train routes between Ipswich and Birmingham, changes are necessary at London Stratford and Euston stations. Trains from Ipswich to Birmingham are provided by Greater Anglia Railways and Virgin Railways. Trains depart regularly throughout the day, with departures every 20 minutes during the day.
Travel Tips: Trains from Ipswich to Birmingham
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Ipswich and arriving in Birmingham New Street.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Ipswich and travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Birmingham New Street and need to travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the train station to the city centre in Birmingham.
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