Ipswich to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£135

Average price

£163

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

278 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C65591+

C71334+

W45980

09:585h04

Ipswich station (IPS)

15:02Manchester Victoria (MCV)

£1351One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

G27372+

Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ East Midlands Trains

W21426+

P12727

09:105h00

Ipswich station (IPS)

14:10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1351One-way

3 changes

Cheapest

G27393+

Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ East Midlands Trains

W21437+

P12739

11:105h00

Ipswich station (IPS)

16:10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1351One-way

3 changes

Cheapest

G27383+

Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ East Midlands Trains

W21432+

P12733

10:105h00

Ipswich station (IPS)

15:10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1351One-way

3 changes

Cheapest

G27360+

Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ LNER

C71328+

W45973

08:105h51

Ipswich station (IPS)

14:01Manchester Victoria (MCV)

£1351One-way

3 changes

Live departures

Ipswich to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 April

Last updated at 20:38

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G27360+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+W21420+P12721	On time 07:10 Ipswich station (IPS)	5h00	12:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3 changes
G27360+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+C71328+W45973	On time 07:10 Ipswich station (IPS)	5h51	13:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	3 changes
G27372+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+W21426+P12727	On time 08:10 Ipswich station (IPS)	5h00	13:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3 changes
C65591+C71334+W45980	On time 08:58 Ipswich station (IPS)	5h04	14:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
G27383+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+W21432+P12733	On time 09:10 Ipswich station (IPS)	5h00	14:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3 changes
G27393+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+W21437+P12739	On time 10:10 Ipswich station (IPS)	5h00	15:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3 changes
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Overview: Train from Ipswich to Manchester

United Kingdom

Trains from Ipswich to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £45 by flight.

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

Flight from £45

Distance

277 km

Average train duration

4h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£57

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 3m

First train

05:10

Last train

18:42

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £45

Train providers: Virgin Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia and East Midlands Trains trains Ipswich to Manchester

Travel to Manchester from Ipswich from £53 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

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.

Train information from Ipswich to Manchester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £53

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.

Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £114
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 25 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Ipswich to Manchester with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 5 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £70

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Ipswich to Manchester with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: £119

FAQs: Ipswich to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Ipswich to Manchester 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 Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Ipswich to Manchester can start from as little as £55 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Ipswich to Manchester is £112; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ipswich to Manchester train travel time is 4 h 3 min for the 172 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Ipswich to Manchester leaves at 00: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Ipswich to Manchester leaves at 21: 10.

There are 6 trains a day from Ipswich to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Ipswich to Manchester.

When taking a train from Ipswich to Manchester, you can count on Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Manchester from Ipswich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 10.

A trip to Manchester from Ipswich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Ipswich to Manchester by train is September.

You have options as you can travel from Ipswich to Manchester 3 different ways: train, flight or coach.