Derby to Ipswich by train

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Overview: trains from Derby to Ipswich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby 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 04:30 View journey
Last train 22:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 201
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey AU$79.57 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 51m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Derby to Ipswich

Ready to book a trip from Derby to Ipswich by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Derby and Ipswich

The cheapest train tickets from Derby to Ipswich start at AU$79.57. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Derby to Ipswich is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel from Derby to Ipswich

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 04:37 and the last departure is 22:20. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:30 and the last train leaves at 21:37. On average, a total of 56 trains make this journey each day.

Derby to Ipswich distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 201 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 17 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Derby and Ipswich?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Derby to Ipswich

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Ipswich city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Ipswich

Want to know more about your journey from Derby 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 Derby to Ipswich is 201 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.