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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Coventry
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
186 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Coventry will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Ipswich for Coventry every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
09:103h15
Ipswich12:25Coventry
£541One-way
0 changes
09:412h53
Ipswich12:34Coventry
£741One-way
0 changes
04:412h54
Ipswich07:35Coventry
£1021One-way
0 changes
09:412h53
Ipswich12:34Coventry
£741One-way
0 changes
04:412h54
Ipswich07:35Coventry
£1021One-way
0 changes
09:103h15
Ipswich12:25Coventry
£541One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 186 km
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3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ipswich to Coventry train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:49
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:10 Ipswich | 3h15 | 11:25 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:10 Ipswich | 3h15 | 12:25 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:41 Ipswich | 2h53 | 13:34 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:41 Ipswich | 2h54 | 07:35 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Coventry
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ipswich to Coventry run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
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 £40
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 21:11 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £40
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Ipswich to Coventry trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Ipswich and Coventry from £40. 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
2h 53m
Cheapest Price
£50
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
3 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
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£49
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Ipswich to Coventry train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ipswich to Coventry 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 Coventry.
Booking trains from Ipswich to Coventry 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 Coventry is 186 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Ipswich to Coventry can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £68.
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Coventry is by coach, costing approximately £40.
The train station in Ipswich that goes to Coventry is Ipswich station (IPS), and it arrives at Coventry station (COV).
The train journey from Ipswich to Coventry covers a distance of 186 km and takes approximately 2h 53m. Trains run 4 per day.
To get from Ipswich to Coventry, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ipswich to Coventry.
The first train from Ipswich to Coventry leaves at 5:36.
Yes, you can take the train from Ipswich to Coventry.
The last train from Ipswich to Coventry departs at 21:11.
Trains from Ipswich to Coventry run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ipswich to Coventry.
There is no night train service from Ipswich to Coventry.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Coventry
Ipswich
Coventry
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 Coventry.
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 Coventry is Canley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canley for your journey to Coventry from Ipswich.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 None
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canley
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop at junction of Sir Henry Parkes Road and Canley Road.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Coventry
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Coventry Arena station, Arena Park Shopping Centre, Classic Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6ASDistance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Car parking is available in the adjacent Coventry Building Society Arena car parks A & B
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle storage is available on both platforms.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Coventry Arena
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off from Stand AD at the Arena Retail Park Bus Station
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