Manchester to Ipswich Trains

Manchester to Ipswich trains

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The average train between Manchester and Ipswich takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 54m
Duration: 254 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

3h 43m

£94–148

Manchester to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:56 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:05 AM
4h • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 43m.

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