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It takes an average of 9h 8m to travel from Glasgow Queen Street to Ipswich by train, over a distance of around 343 miles (551 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Ipswich and tickets for this journey start from £156.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:53 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Queen Street | |
| Arrival station | Ipswich | |
| Journey time | From 6h 29m | |
| Distance | 343 miles (551 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £156.80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ipswich in 6 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ipswich? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 8 minutes to travel the 343 miles (551 km) from Glasgow Queen Street to Ipswich by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Ipswich. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Ipswich in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £156.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ipswich by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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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.