Ipswich to Lancaster by train

Explore Ipswich to Lancaster by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Ipswich to Lancaster 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 Ipswich to Lancaster

Ready to book tickets from Ipswich to Lancaster? 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 Lancaster typically run £223.37.

• 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 months in advance.

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Train timetable for travel between Ipswich and Lancaster

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Ipswich to Lancaster by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 05:12

• Last daily departure (weekday): 22:43

• First daily departure (weekend): 06:00

• Last daily departure (weekend): 23:22

• Average number of daily trains: 29 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 25 minutes

Train duration for trips from Ipswich to Lancaster

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 14 minutes, crossing a total distance of 345 kilometres.

How far in advance Ipswich and Lancaster tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Ipswich and Lancaster are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Lancaster

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