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It takes an average of 10h 10m to travel from Glasgow Central to Ipswich by train, over a distance of around 343 miles (551 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Central to Ipswich and tickets for this journey start from £64.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:08 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Central | |
| Arrival station | Ipswich | |
| Journey time | From 7h 17m | |
| Distance | 343 miles (551 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £64.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Glasgow Central to Ipswich by train
Looking to travel from Glasgow Central to Ipswich by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 10 hours 10 minutes to travel from Glasgow Central to Ipswich by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 17 minutes though. You'll usually find 4 trains per day running along the 343 miles (551 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Ipswich, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Ipswich. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Glasgow Central to Ipswich in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £64.50.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Ipswich?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.