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Compare coach and train for Ipswich to Thornaby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Thornaby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 320 km
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4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Ipswich to Thornaby
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Trains from Ipswich to Thornaby run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £68 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 18:54. The fastest train covers the 320 km distance in 4h 25m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £68
Distance 320 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 18:54 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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
Coach from £68
FAQs: Ipswich to Thornaby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Thornaby 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 Thornaby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Ipswich to Thornaby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £88, while the average price tends to be around £88.
The train journey from Ipswich to Thornaby covers a distance of 320 km and takes approximately 4h 25m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Ipswich to Thornaby is 320 km.
The first train from Ipswich to Thornaby leaves at 5:53.
The last train from Ipswich to Thornaby departs at 18:54.
Trains from Ipswich to Thornaby run approximately 15 times per day.
To get from Ipswich to Thornaby, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Ipswich to Thornaby.
The train station in Ipswich that goes to Thornaby is Ipswich station (IPS), and it arrives at Thornaby station (TBY).
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Thornaby is by coach, costing approximately £68.
Booking trains from Ipswich to Thornaby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ipswich to Thornaby offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of East Anglia, the historic city of York, and the rolling landscapes of North Yorkshire.
A day trip from Ipswich to Thornaby is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 25m, and trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 320 km.
Thornaby can be thoroughly explored in one to two days, allowing visitors to enjoy local attractions and nearby areas.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Ipswich to Thornaby.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Thornaby
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Thornaby
The major train station for departures in Ipswich is Ipswich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ipswich for your trip from Ipswich to Thornaby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Ipswich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Derby Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
The major train station for arrivals in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your journey to Thornaby from Ipswich.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
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