Train Tickets to Ipswich
London to Ipswich
58m
Manchester to Ipswich
4h 10m
Birmingham to Ipswich
3h 11m
Train travel to Ipswich guide
Ipswich Station, originally known as "Ipswich Stoke Hill," was rebuilt and relocated in 1860. Its red-brick facade, adorned with arched windows, gives the building a lively charm. Platforms 3 and 4 feature designs inspired by Greek gods, while Platform 2 offers a view of the Ipswich Tunnel, the world’s first continuously curved tunnel, where mammoth fossils were once discovered—an engineering marvel for history and rail enthusiasts alike.
Outside, Prince Street connects the station to the town center, leading to popular spots like The New Wolsey Theatre and Cardinal Park. For travellers from popular locations such as Norwich, London, or Cambridge, Greater Anglia trains provide direct services to Ipswich Station, making journeys to the area smooth and convenient.
Which train companies run trains to Ipswich?
Greater Anglia is your reliable choice for frequent services to and from Ipswich for destinations nationwide.
What are Ipswich's opening hours?
For Ipswich, the first train typically departs at 0:01 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.
Pick up & drop off at Ipswich
Ipswich has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.
Connectivity of the Ipswich?
Some of the key routes to Ipswich include trains to and from London, Stratford (London), London Liverpool Street, Colchester and Norwich. You can also typically expect frequent bus routes and taxis for further travel from Ipswich. Be sure to use our train finder for your upcoming journey.
Ipswich live timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Ipswich, check now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich to Halesworth | 17:20 | - | Greater Anglia | On time |
Ipswich to Cambridge | 17:20 | 3B | Greater Anglia | On time |
Ipswich to Norwich | 17:36 | 3 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Ipswich to London Liverpool Street | 17:41 | 2 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Ipswich to Peterborough | 17:55 | 3B | Greater Anglia | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Halesworth to Ipswich | 15:42 | - | Greater Anglia | On time |
Peterborough to Ipswich | 15:44 | 6 | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Ipswich | 16:07 | 10 | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Ipswich | 16:29 | 12 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Norwich to Ipswich | 17:00 | 2 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Station Details
Address:
Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8ALTicket Office opening hours::
Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00
Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00
Sunday open from 07:20:00 until 22:00:00
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Accessible Booking Office counter
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