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It takes an average of 8h 19m to travel from Ipswich to Airdrie by train, over a distance of around 336 miles (540 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Ipswich to Airdrie and tickets for this journey start from £78.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:00 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | Airdrie | |
| Journey time | From 6h 32m | |
| Distance | 336 miles (540 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £78.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Ipswich to Airdrie in 6 hours 32 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ipswich to Airdrie? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 19 minutes to travel the 336 miles (540 km) from Ipswich to Airdrie by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 4 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, ScotRail or Greater Anglia to Airdrie. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ipswich to Airdrie in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £78.20. 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 Airdrie 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
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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