The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Telford
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Telford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Telford will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich for Telford 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 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.
7:254h33Ipswich11:58Telford£1021One-way0 changes
7:254h33Ipswich11:58Telford£1021One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ipswich to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £84, and a train costs an average of £102.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£102 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Telford
Trains from Ipswich to Telford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 but you can travel from only £84 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 19:18 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Ipswich to Telford trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Ipswich and Telford from £84. 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 Telford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Telford 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 Telford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Telford
- 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 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: At the public service bus stop outside the front of the station.
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