First train | 06:50 | |
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Last train | 21:47 | |
Departure station | Peterborough | |
Arrival station | Ipswich | |
Journey time | From 1h 34m | |
Distance | 69 miles (111 km) | |
Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £23 | |
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If you want to travel from Peterborough to Ipswich by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Peterborough to Ipswich by train to take around 1 hour 38 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 16 trains per day running on this route, which spans 69 miles (111 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Ipswich. You can travel with Greater Anglia trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Peterborough to Ipswich start from £23.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Peterborough and Ipswich is 1 hour and 38 minutes, with around 16 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Peterborough to Ipswich is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Peterborough to Ipswich can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Peterborough to Ipswich without having to change trains. There are 16 direct trains from Peterborough to Ipswich each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Peterborough to Ipswich leaves at 06:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Peterborough to Ipswich leaves at 21:47. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Peterborough to Ipswich cover a distance of around 69 miles (111 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Ipswich to Peterborough.
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