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It takes an average of 6h 37m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich by train, over a distance of around 172 miles (277 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich and tickets for this journey start from £29 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:44 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Ipswich | |
| Journey time | From 4h 7m | |
| Distance | 172 miles (277 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich in 4 hours 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 37 minutes to travel the 172 miles (277 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change 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 Greater Anglia 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.00. 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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The price of train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich starts at £29 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.