The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Ipswich will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £119.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swindon for Ipswich 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 209 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.
9:202h45Swindon12:05Ipswich£1191One-way0 changes
9:202h45Swindon12:05Ipswich£1191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swindon to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 209 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£111 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Swindon to Ipswich by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Ipswich
Trains from Swindon to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 209 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Swindon to Ipswich trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Swindon and Ipswich from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Ipswich
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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.
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