The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Hatfield
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Hatfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Hatfield will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ipswich for Hatfield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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 and coach for Ipswich to Hatfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Hatfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 100 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Hatfield
Trains from Ipswich to Hatfield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 02:56 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Hatfield trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Hatfield from £19. 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 Hatfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Hatfield 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 Hatfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Hatfield
- 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
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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