Ipswich to Durham by train

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Overview: trains from Ipswich to Durham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Durham, 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 22:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 353
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey €224.87 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 54m
Train operators 14

Explore Ipswich to Durham by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Ipswich to Durham aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Ipswich and Durham: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Ipswich to Durham:

  • Cheapest tickets: €224.87

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel between Ipswich and Durham

If you are taking the train from Ipswich to Durham, you will have 35 trains each day (with a departure every 17 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:00. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:43. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:00, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:43.

Travel time and distance between Ipswich and Durham

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 46 minutes, covering a total of 353 kilometres.

When are tickets between Ipswich and Durham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Ipswich and Durham can be purchased 3 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Ipswich to Durham

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Durham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Ipswich to Durham

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

The total distance between Ipswich and Durham by train is 353 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.