The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ipswich for London Gatwick Airport 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 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
17:412h27Ipswich20:08London Gatwick Airport£281One-way0 changes
14:412h20Ipswich17:01London Gatwick Airport£321One-way0 changes
10:153h19Ipswich13:34London Gatwick Airport£811One-way0 changes
14:412h20Ipswich17:01London Gatwick Airport£321One-way0 changes
17:412h27Ipswich20:08London Gatwick Airport£281One-way0 changes
10:153h19Ipswich13:34London Gatwick Airport£811One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 136 km
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Live departures
Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Saturday 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:41 Ipswich | 2h19 | 10:00 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:53 Ipswich | 3h21 | 12:14 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:41 Ipswich | 3h23 | 14:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:53 Ipswich | 2h41 | 22:34 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 19:53 |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and London Gatwick Airport from £15. 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and London Gatwick Airport
- 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.
- 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
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