How to get from London to Ipswich
- 103 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Greater Anglia
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At a glance
Fastest
57m
direct
Train
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Ipswich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 57m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 103 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
103 km
London to Ipswich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → IpswichtrainGreater Anglia·57m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Ipswich
Greater Anglia runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:23 and the last at 13:36.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Angliatrain | 40 | 05:23 | 13:36 |
All departures
- 05:23
- 06:00
- 06:02
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:04
- 07:16
- 07:30
- 07:36
- 08:00
- 08:02
- 08:16
- 08:30
- 08:36
- 09:00
- 09:02
- 09:18
- 09:30
- 09:36
- 10:00
- 10:02
- 10:18
- 10:30
- 10:36
- 11:00
- 11:02
- 11:18
- 11:30
- 11:36
- 12:00
- 12:02
- 12:18
- 12:30
- 12:36
- 13:00
- 13:02
- 13:18
- 13:30
- 13:36
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Ipswich works
Start with a Greater Anglia train from London to Ipswich, about 57 min. In total it's roughly €17 over 57 min, direct, no transfers.
London to Ipswich: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Ipswich?
The most useful route takes about 57m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Ipswich?
The first train with Greater Anglia leaves at 05:23 and the last at 13:36, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Ipswich?
40 a day with Greater Anglia, between 05:23 and 13:36.
How far is Ipswich from London?
About 103 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Ipswich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Ipswich?
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia.
Can you get from London to Ipswich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Ipswich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Greater Anglia
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026