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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Cambridge
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Oct
Cheapest price on 19 Oct
£21
Average ticket price on 19 Oct
£21
Fastest journey on 19 Oct
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 19 Oct
1 h 30 m
Trains on 19 Oct
3
Distance
73 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
On Mon 19 Oct, we found 3 trains from Ipswich to Cambridge, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
6:011h30Ipswich7:31Cambridge£211One-way0 changes- 9:011h30Ipswich10:31Cambridge£211One-way0 changes
- 10:011h30Ipswich11:31Cambridge£211One-way0 changes
- 6:011h30Ipswich7:31Cambridge£211One-way0 changes
- 10:011h30Ipswich11:31Cambridge£211One-way0 changes
- 9:011h30Ipswich10:31Cambridge£211One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ipswich to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 9m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Live departures
Ipswich to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Cambridge trains for today, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P02100 | 8:20 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h19 | 9:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02104 | 9:20 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h19 | 10:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02109 | 10:21 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h18 | 11:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02115 | 11:20 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h19 | 12:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02119 | 12:20 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h19 | 13:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L54678 | 13:20 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h19 | 14:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Greater Anglia Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£21
Greater Anglia frequency
5 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
Complete guide to Cambridge
Things to do in Cambridge
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
- Recommended
Kettle's Yard
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
- Recommended
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
- Must visit
The Backs
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
- Must visit
Market Square
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
- Recommended
Trinity Lane
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cambridge burnt cream
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
- Gluten-free
Cambridgeshire fidget pie
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Pippin paste
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Midsummer House
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
The Riverbar Steakhouse and Grill
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
The Eagle
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £5.50
To the city centre
Cambridge station -> Cambridge City Centre
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless card and mobile payments are accepted on Stagecoach buses in Cambridge.
- Frequent Citi 1, 3 and 7 buses link Cambridge station with the city centre.
FAQs: Ipswich to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Ipswich to Cambridge covers a distance of 73 km and takes approximately 1h 9m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Ipswich to Cambridge is 73 km.
The first train from Ipswich to Cambridge leaves at 5:10.
The last train from Ipswich to Cambridge departs at 22:50.
Trains from Ipswich to Cambridge run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ipswich to Cambridge.
Yes, there is a direct train between Ipswich and Cambridge. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia.
There is no night train service from Ipswich to Cambridge.
The train station in Ipswich that goes to Cambridge is Ipswich station (IPS), and it arrives at Cambridge station (CBG).
Booking trains from Ipswich to Cambridge in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ipswich to Cambridge offers pleasant views of the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire countryside, with sights of rolling fields and rural landscapes, but it is not typically known as one of the most scenic routes in the UK.
Yes, you can take the train from Ipswich to Cambridge.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Cambridge
Most Ipswich to Cambridge trains use the Ipswich to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Ipswich and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Ipswich
Arrival train stations in Cambridge
Which Ipswich station do trains to Cambridge leave from?
Trains from Ipswich to Cambridge leave from Ipswich. The station is 1 km from Ipswich city centre at Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL.
IpswichIpswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL+44 3450507080
City-centre transport
Getting to Ipswich from Ipswich city centre
Ipswich is 1 km from Ipswich city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus13, 12, 23, 3, 119, 3E · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
12, 3, 13, 15, 119, 3E, 23 · 9m · £2 · every ~35 min
111 · 21m
Ipswich train station facilities and services
Ipswich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ipswich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ipswich. ATMs are available at Ipswich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ipswich.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ipswich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ipswich: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipswich: 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.
Which Cambridge station do trains from Ipswich arrive at?
Trains from Ipswich to Cambridge most often arrive at Cambridge. Some services arrive at Cambridge North, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Cambridge arrival station.
CambridgeCambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW+44 8450507080
City-centre transport
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
BusU1, U2 · 11m · every ~11 min
Tour · 13m · £2
75 · 15m
A · 15m · £2 · every ~11 min
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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: No.
Cambridge NorthCambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ+44 8450507080
City-centre transport
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Liverpool Street - Cambridge North, Stansted Airport - Norwich, Cambridge - Norwich, London Liverpool Street - Ely, Stansted Airport - Lowestoft, Cambridge - Cambridge North, Bishops Stortford - Cambridge North, Audley End - Cambridge North, Audley End - Norwich · 3m · £2 · every ~6 min
BusB · 12m · £2 · every ~8 min
114 · 18m
2, B · 23m · £2 · every ~19 min
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, 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.
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