Ipswich to Preston by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Ipswich to Preston
Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Ipswich to Preston by train
Want to know how to get from Ipswich to Preston by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Ipswich to Preston take around 3 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 321 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Ipswich is scheduled to depart at around 05:12. The last departure is usually at around 23:22 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Ipswich at around 06:00, with the last train leaving at around 23:50. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 40 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 24 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £76.73.
We think any time is a great time to visit Preston, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Preston.
Is there a direct train from Ipswich to Preston?
The journey between Ipswich and Preston usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Ipswich to Preston every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Ipswich to Preston?
The Ipswich to Preston train travel takes about 3 hours and 58 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Ipswich to Preston train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Preston leaving Ipswich at around 05:12 and the last train leaving at around 23:22 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Ipswich at around 06:00, with the final departure at 23:50.
Other train journeys from Ipswich
- From Ipswich to London From £18.90
- From Ipswich to Norwich From £12.47
- From Ipswich to Lowestoft From £13.23
- From Ipswich to Reading From £61.20
- From Ipswich to Peterborough From £35.91
- From Ipswich to Cambridge From £14.80
- From Ipswich to Manchester From £74.46
- From Ipswich to Leeds From £26.84
- From Ipswich to Birmingham From £48.00
- From Ipswich to York From £38.55
- From Ipswich to Edinburgh From £58.21
- From Ipswich to Brighton From £29.86
- From Ipswich to Colchester From £8.30
- From Ipswich to Newcastle upon Tyne From £82.02
- From Ipswich to Ely From £29.25
Other train journeys to Preston
- From Lancaster to Preston From £5.29
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Preston From £28.35
- From Manchester to Preston From £4.16
- From Leeds to Preston From £18.14
- From Bradford to Preston From £10.20
- From Crewe to Preston From £17.01
- From Aberdeen to Preston From £46.49
- From Glasgow to Preston From £22.68
- From Wrexham to Preston From £33.80
- From Chester to Preston From £29.10
- From Blackpool to Preston From £2.27
- From London to Preston From £25.32
- From Liverpool to Preston From £6.80
- From Ormskirk to Preston From £2.27
- From Blackburn to Preston From £3.02
Other train journeys from Preston
- From Preston to Crewe From £17.01
- From Preston to Liverpool From £9.07
- From Preston to Ormskirk From £2.27
- From Preston to Wigan From £3.78
- From Preston to Glasgow From £16.25
- From Preston to Bradford From £7.56
- From Preston to Manchester From £4.91
- From Preston to Aberdeen From £44.98
- From Preston to Blackburn From £2.65
- From Preston to Bath From £257.01
- From Preston to Bristol From £55.56
- From Preston to Birmingham From £16.63
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
