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Outbound fromWickford to Ipswich by train
It takes an average of 1h 42m to travel from Wickford to Ipswich by train, over a distance of around 40 miles (65 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from Wickford to Ipswich and tickets for this journey start from £19 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Wickford to Ipswich in 1 hour 12 minutes
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It usually takes around 1 hour 42 minutes to travel the 40 miles (65 km) from Wickford to Ipswich by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 60 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Greater Anglia for all or at least part of your journey to Ipswich.
Book train tickets from Wickford to Ipswich in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £19.00. 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 Ipswich by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Wickford to Ipswich
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Wickford to Ipswich is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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