Ipswich to Melton by train

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Overview: trains from Ipswich to Melton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Melton, 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 06:20 View journey
Last train 22:17 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 19m View journey
Distance (km) 15
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £5.00 View journey
Avg journey time 22m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Ipswich to Melton

So you’re considering going from Ipswich to Melton by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Ipswich to Melton

Getting from Ipswich to Melton by rail typically costs £5.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Ipswich to Melton departure timetable

On this route, 25 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Ipswich at 06:20 and the last leaving at 22:17 during the week.

For weekend travel to Melton, the earliest departure is at 07:17 and the last one is at 22:17. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 51 minutes.

How long does the train from Ipswich to Melton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 19 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 15 kilometres.

When are tickets between Ipswich and Melton available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Ipswich and Melton can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Melton

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

FAQs about the train journey from Ipswich to Melton

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

The total journey from Ipswich to Melton is 15 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.