Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich by train
| First train | 05:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:49 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Mountfitchet | |
| Arrival station | Ipswich | |
| Journey time | From 1h 57m | |
| Distance | 42 miles (67 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich by train in 1 hour 57 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich by train is 3 hours 20 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour 57 minutes. You'll usually find 42 trains per day travelling the 42 miles (67 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Ipswich. You'll probably be travelling with Greater Anglia to get to Ipswich, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
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