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It takes an average of 5h 42m to travel from Ipswich to Newcastle by train, over a distance of around 231 miles (372 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Ipswich to Newcastle and tickets for this journey start from £28.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | Newcastle | |
| Journey time | From 3h 50m | |
| Distance | 231 miles (372 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £28.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Ipswich to Newcastle in 3 hours 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ipswich to Newcastle? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 42 minutes to travel the 231 miles (372 km) from Ipswich to Newcastle by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Greater Anglia to Newcastle. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ipswich to Newcastle in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £28.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Newcastle by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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