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It takes an average of 6h 32m to travel from Ipswich to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 197 miles (317 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Ipswich to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from £54.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:01 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 4h 56m | |
| Distance | 197 miles (317 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £54.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from Ipswich to Liverpool by train
Looking to travel from Ipswich to Liverpool by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 32 minutes to travel from Ipswich to Liverpool by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 56 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 197 miles (317 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Liverpool, 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 Great Western Railway to get to Liverpool. 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 Ipswich to Liverpool 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 £54.50.
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The price of train tickets from Ipswich to Liverpool starts at £54.50 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.