The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Wakefield will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich for Wakefield 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 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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.
12:204h15Ipswich16:35Wakefield£671One-way0 changes
12:204h15Ipswich16:35Wakefield£671One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Ipswich to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£67 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 10m Average total duration 16h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Wakefield trains for today, Saturday 9 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:01 Ipswich | 3h03 | 17:04 Wakefield | 1 change | |
| Sunday 10 May | |||||
![]() | 12:20 Ipswich | 4h15 | 16:35 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Wakefield
Trains from Ipswich to Wakefield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 20:28 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Wakefield trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Wakefield from £40. 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 Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Wakefield 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 Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Wakefield
- 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 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- 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: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
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