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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Ipswich will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Liverpool to Ipswich you need to make at least 2 changes.
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P0178313:515h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)19:27Ipswich station (IPS)£421One-way1 change- C04354+P017779:515h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:27Ipswich station (IPS)£471One-way1 change
- C04359+P0178011:515h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)17:28Ipswich station (IPS)£471One-way1 change
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Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+
C1693912:124h24Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:36Ipswich station (IPS)£551One-way3 changes- W33949+P67275+
C37968+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)13:434h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)18:18Ipswich station (IPS)£561One-way3 changes
- W33949+P02356+Tube from London Euston to Stratford (London)13:434h15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)17:58Ipswich station (IPS)£581One-way2 changes
- W34165+P67240+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street14:434h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)19:04Ipswich station (IPS)£1841One-way2 changes
- W34182+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P0126810:434h22Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:05Ipswich station (IPS)£691One-way2 changes
- W34094+P01277+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street11:434h23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:06Ipswich station (IPS)£581One-way2 changes
- W34170+P01250+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street8:434h23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:06Ipswich station (IPS)£1841One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 316 km
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Live departures
Liverpool to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Ipswich trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:28 Liverpool | 6h00 | 13:28 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:51 Liverpool | 6h35 | 14:26 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:51 Liverpool | 5h35 | 15:26 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Ipswich
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Trains from Liverpool to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 20:10 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry from Liverpool to Ipswich trainsAvanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Liverpool and Ipswich from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Ipswich 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 Ipswich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Ipswich
Most Liverpool to Ipswich trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Ipswich station pair, with some services arriving at Derby Road. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Ipswich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, 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: No.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Ipswich station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Ipswich from Ipswich city centre
Ipswich is 1 km from Ipswich city centre. Public transport options include:
Ipswich train station facilities and services
Ipswich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ipswich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ipswich. ATMs are available at Ipswich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ipswich.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ipswich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ipswich: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipswich: 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.
Getting to Derby Road from Ipswich city centre
Derby Road is 2 km from Ipswich city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby Road train station facilities and services
Derby Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby Road: 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.
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