Ipswich to Blackpool by train

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Overview: trains from Ipswich to Blackpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Blackpool, 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 05:12 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 342
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey CA$197.77 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 58m
Train operators 14

Taking the train from Ipswich to Blackpool

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Train travel between Ipswich and Blackpool: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Ipswich to Blackpool:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$197.77

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Ipswich to Blackpool departure frequency and train timetable

With 40 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 21 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 05:12 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 23:50.

Ipswich to Blackpool distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 342 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 37 minutes.

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

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.

Maximising your travels to Blackpool

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Blackpool.

FAQs about the train journey from Ipswich to Blackpool

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

The trip from Ipswich to Blackpool covers a distance of 342 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.