Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Ipswich
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Ipswich will cost around £ 97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 48.
Train schedule Manchester to Ipswich
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Fastest train times from Manchester to Ipswich
Fastest Journey
4 h 3 m
Average
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
278 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Ipswich every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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.
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Ipswich
 | Distance | 172 miles (277 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 45 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £75 (€84) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway |
Trains from Manchester to Ipswich cover the 172 miles (277 km) long route taking on average 4 h 45 min with our travel partners like Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £75, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £43. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Ipswich.
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Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Ipswich.
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Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Ipswich most often arrive at Ipswich and need to travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from this train station to the city centre.
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Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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