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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Guildford
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Guildford will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich for Guildford 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 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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 coach and train for Ipswich to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, and a coach costs an average of £36.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ipswich to Guildford train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Guildford trains for tomorrow, Saturday 21 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:41 Ipswich | 3h59 | 14:40 Guildford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Guildford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ipswich to Guildford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Guildford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Guildford from £21. 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 Guildford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Guildford 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 Guildford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Guildford
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
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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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
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