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Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 249 km
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£95 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Ipswich to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £61 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 05:41 |
Last train 19:41 |
FAQs: Ipswich to Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Stoke-on-Trent
- 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 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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