| First train | 04:59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:50 | |
| Departure station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Arrival station | Ipswich | |
| Journey time | From 4h 53m | |
| Distance | 242 miles (389 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, TransPennine Express |
Get from Penrith (North Lakes) to Ipswich in as little as 4 hours 53 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.
The average train journey from Penrith (North Lakes) to Ipswich takes around 7 hours 33 minutes. There are around 36 trains that operate on this route daily.
As there are no direct trains between Penrith (North Lakes) and Ipswich, you'll need to make 2 changes.
Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo and Greater Anglia.
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