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Outbound fromScarborough to Ipswich by train
It takes an average of 6h 6m to travel from Scarborough to Ipswich by train, over a distance of around 167 miles (269 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Scarborough to Ipswich and tickets for this journey start from £36.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:45 | |
| Departure station | Scarborough | |
| Arrival station | Ipswich | |
| Journey time | From 4h 27m | |
| Distance | 167 miles (269 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Scarborough to Ipswich by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Scarborough to Ipswich? Look no further.
You'll usually find 19 trains per day running between Scarborough and Ipswich, which usually take 6 hours 6 minutes to complete the 167 miles (269 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ipswich by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Scarborough to Ipswich start from £36.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Ipswich? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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