Croydon to Ipswich by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Ipswich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Ipswich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:31 View journey
Last train 22:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 114
Trains / day 77 View all
Cheapest journey AU$95.26 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 18m
Train operators 7

Explore Croydon to Ipswich by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Croydon to Ipswich aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Croydon to Ipswich

Ready to book tickets from Croydon to Ipswich? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Croydon and Ipswich typically run AU$95.26.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Croydon to Ipswich train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:31.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:18.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 03:40.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:18.

  • 77 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 8 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Croydon and Ipswich

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 52 minutes, covering a total of 114 kilometres.

When are tickets between Croydon and Ipswich available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Croydon and Ipswich can be purchased 4 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Ipswich

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ipswich.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Ipswich

Want to know more about your journey from Croydon to Ipswich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Croydon to Ipswich is 114 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.