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Ipswich to Widnes train route details

First train

05:41

Last train

22:44

Departure city

Ipswich

Arrival city

Widnes

Journey time

4h 52m

Distance

188 miles

Price

£24.30*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

What are the next train times from Ipswich to Widnes?

Discover all upcoming Ipswich to Widnes services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
05:41 4h 11m, 2 change Ipswich	09:52 Widnes	Find Tickets
05:41 4h 29m, 2 change Ipswich	10:10 Widnes	Find Tickets
06:10 4h 36m, 3 change Ipswich	10:46 Hough Green	Find Tickets
06:10 4h 56m, 2 change Ipswich	11:06 Widnes	Find Tickets
06:41 4h 11m, 2 change Ipswich	10:52 Widnes	Find Tickets
06:41 4h 29m, 2 change Ipswich	11:10 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to Widnes from Ipswich this week

Fares from Ipswich to Widnes usually average around £24.30, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

£24.30

Sat25Apr

£24.30

Sun26Apr

£24.30

Mon27Apr

£24.30

Tue28Apr

£24.30

Wed29Apr

£24.30

Thu30Apr

£24.30

Fri1May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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