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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Ipswich will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thornaby 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 320 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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.
Travel Information
Compare train for Thornaby to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thornaby to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 320 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thornaby to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Ipswich trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:29 Thornaby | 4h55 | 12:24 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornaby to Ipswich
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Trains from Thornaby to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest train covers the 320 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 320 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 16:00 |
FAQs: Thornaby to Ipswich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Ipswich
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
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Car Rental- 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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