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Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train

First train

07:46

Last train

08:47

Departure station

Salisbury

Arrival station

Derby Road (Ipswich)

Journey time

From 4h 22m

Distance

145 miles (234 km)

Changes

5 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia

How to travel from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich)? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Salisbury and Derby Road (Ipswich), which usually take 4 hours 23 minutes to complete the 145 miles (234 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 22 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train, you'll just need to make 5 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or South Western Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Derby Road (Ipswich)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Salisbury and Derby Road (Ipswich) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich)?

No, there are no direct train services from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich). Travelling from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train will require a minimum of 5 changes.

What time does the first train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) leave?

The first train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) leaves at 07:46. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) leave?

The last train from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) leaves at 08:47. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Salisbury and Derby Road (Ipswich) by train?

Trains travelling from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich) cover a distance of around 145 miles (234 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Salisbury to Derby Road (Ipswich)

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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