The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Newmarket
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Newmarket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Newmarket will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich for Newmarket 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 55 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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 Newmarket
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Newmarket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 55 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Newmarket train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Newmarket trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:20 Ipswich | 0h58 | 12:18 Newmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Ipswich | 0h58 | 13:18 Newmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 09:20 Ipswich | 0h56 | 10:16 Newmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Newmarket
Trains from Ipswich to Newmarket run on average 3 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 51m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Newmarket trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Newmarket from £9. 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 Newmarket train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Newmarket 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 Newmarket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Newmarket
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 801 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop outside station entrance.
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