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Handforth to Ipswich train route details

First train
First train
05:55
Last train
Last train
23:58
Departure city
Departure city
Handforth
Arrival station
Arrival station
Ipswich
Journey time
Journey time
3h 58m
Distance
Distance
168 miles
Price
Price
SAR 245.20*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia

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22:16
11h 11m, 3 change
Handforth
09:27
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Ipswich
NorthernTransPennine Express
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23:42
11h 18m, 3 change
Handforth
11:00
+1
Ipswich
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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23:58
9h 37m, 2 change
Handforth
09:35
+1
Paris
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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Fares from Handforth to Ipswich usually average around SAR 245.20, 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!
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