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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Ipswich

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

107 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Ipswich will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave London for Ipswich every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.

Y09409

07:001h05

London Liverpool Street (LST)

08:05Ipswich station (IPS)

£291One-way

0 changes

Y09417

08:301h05

London Liverpool Street (LST)

09:35Ipswich station (IPS)

£291One-way

0 changes

Y09413

07:301h07

London Liverpool Street (LST)

08:37Ipswich station (IPS)

£291One-way

0 changes

Y09427

09:301h05

London Liverpool Street (LST)

10:35Ipswich station (IPS)

£291One-way

0 changes

Y09405

06:301h05

London Liverpool Street (LST)

07:35Ipswich station (IPS)

£291One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London to Ipswich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £12.

Distance: 107 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£38 Average Price Cheapest	£41 Average Price
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Ipswich train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 July

Last updated at 19:12

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y10516	On time 04:34 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h28	06:02 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09564	On time 05:02 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h23	06:25 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09405	On time 05:30 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h05	06:35 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09409	On time 06:00 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h05	07:05 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09568	On time 06:02 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h22	07:24 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09413	On time 06:30 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h07	07:37 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09415	On time 07:00 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h05	08:05 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09574	On time 07:02 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h22	08:24 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09417	On time 07:30 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h05	08:35 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09423	On time 08:00 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h05	09:05 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09579	On time 08:02 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h22	09:24 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
Y09427	On time 08:30 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1h05	09:35 Ipswich station (IPS)	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Ipswich?

The best time to book your train from London to Ipswich is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Ipswich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Ipswich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Ipswich.

Trains

from £27

Coaches

from £24

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Ipswich

United Kingdom

Trains from London to Ipswich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

107 km

Average train duration

1h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

58m

First train

00:05

Last train

23:55

Price information

Train providers: Abellio Greater Anglia trains London to Ipswich

Travel from London to Ipswich from £16 with Omio’s train partners Abellio Greater Anglia! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Train information from London to Ipswich with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 1 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £16
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 25 a day

Trains from London to Ipswich

Abellio Greater Anglia operates frequent direct trains from London to Ipswich. The first train leaves Liverpool Street station at 6:00 a.m. and there are three departures an hour for most of the day. The final connection to Ipswich leaves at 11:30 p.m. Journey times range from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Sunday services are less frequent, with a first departure at 8:00 a.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Ipswich?

Departure Station: London Liverpool Street station is located on the eastern side of the city centre. There is a local bus terminus adjacent to the station, offering routes around the city. Underground connections operate on four lines. Taxis are available from the level above the platforms.

Arrival Station: Ipswich station is situated around 20 minutes walk south-west of the town centre. Three bus stands outside the station entrance offer connections around the town, with routes 15 and 16 linking the town centre. The taxi rank is at the front of the station.

FAQs: London to Ipswich train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Ipswich.

Cheap train tickets from London to Ipswich can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Ipswich is £33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Ipswich train travel time is 1 h 5 min for the 66 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Ipswich leaves at 00: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Ipswich leaves at 23: 48.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from London to Ipswich with Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the London to Ipswich train with Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Ipswich from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 48.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Liverpool Street, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ipswich, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Ipswich from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Ipswich by train is November.

You have options as you can travel between London and Ipswich 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Ipswich

London

Ipswich

The major train station for departures in London is London Liverpool Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Liverpool Street for your trip from London to Ipswich.

London Liverpool Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10

Distance to city center

3 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
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: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transport options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.