Swindon to Ipswich by train

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Overview: trains from Swindon to Ipswich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Swindon 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.

First train 06:03 View journey
Last train 23:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 209
Trains / day 63 View all
Cheapest journey US$56.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 29m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Swindon to Ipswich

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

Train cost between Swindon and Ipswich: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$56.50, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Swindon to Ipswich departure frequency and train timetable

With 63 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 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 06:03 and the last one is at 23:22. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:41, with the last one at 23:11.

Swindon to Ipswich train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 209 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 34 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Swindon and Ipswich?

You can secure tickets for travel between Swindon and Ipswich up to 3 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Swindon to Ipswich

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Ipswich city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Swindon to Ipswich

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

The total distance between Swindon and Ipswich is 209 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.