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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£162
Average price
£162
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Carlisle will cost around £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £162.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich for Carlisle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 416 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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, coach and flight for Ipswich to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a flight costs an average of £555.
Distance: 416 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£155 Average Price | £555 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:41 Ipswich | 5h07 | 15:48 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Carlisle
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Trains from Ipswich to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £155 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 416 km distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 416 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £155 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 01:45 |
Last train 21:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Carlisle from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ipswich to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Carlisle
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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.
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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