Ipswich to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Ipswich to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Darlington, 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 00:45 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 328
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey €98.63 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 54m
Train operators 6

Ipswich to Darlington by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Ipswich to Darlington? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 328 kilometres.

Train cost between Ipswich to Darlington

Getting from Ipswich to Darlington by rail typically costs €98.63, 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 Darlington train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:00.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:43.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:45.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:59.

  • 32 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 19 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Ipswich to Darlington?

On this route spanning 328 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Booking Ipswich to Darlington trains in advance

Booking your Ipswich to Darlington tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Ipswich to Darlington by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Darlington.

FAQs about the train journey from Ipswich to Darlington

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

The total distance from Ipswich to Darlington is 328 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.