Southampton to Ipswich by train
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Overview: trains from Southampton to Ipswich
Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton 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.
Going from Southampton to Ipswich by train
About to set off from Southampton to Ipswich 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.
Cost of train travel from Southampton to Ipswich
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Southampton to Ipswich:
Cheapest ticket: AU$52.56
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Train times for travel between Southampton and Ipswich
If you are taking the train from Southampton to Ipswich, you will have 34 trains each day (with a departure every 29 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:52. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:12, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:12.
Average train travel time from Southampton to Ipswich
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 17 minutes, travelling a total distance of 212 kilometres.
Booking horizon for travel between Southampton and Ipswich
Tickets for travel between Southampton and Ipswich can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making the most of your Southampton to Ipswich 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: Ipswich.
FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Ipswich
Want to know more about your journey from Southampton to Ipswich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Southampton and Ipswich is 212 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is AU$52.56. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The quickest journey is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
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