Ipswich to Bradford by train

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Overview: trains from Ipswich to Bradford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Bradford, 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 22:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 47m View journey
Distance (km) 274
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$108.04 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 39m
Train operators 10

Going from Ipswich to Bradford by train

About to set off from Ipswich to Bradford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Ipswich to Bradford

Ready to book tickets from Ipswich to Bradford? 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 Ipswich and Bradford typically run AU$108.04.

  • 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 3 months in advance.

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Ipswich to Bradford departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:00 and the last one is at 22:43. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:00, with the last one at 22:43.

Average train travel time from Ipswich to Bradford

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 47 minutes, travelling a total distance of 274 kilometres.

How far in advance Ipswich and Bradford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Ipswich and Bradford are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Ipswich to Bradford travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Bradford.

FAQs about the train journey from Ipswich to Bradford

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

The total distance between Ipswich and Bradford is 274 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.