Plymouth to Ipswich by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Ipswich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth 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 01:51 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 413
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey €283.78 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 35m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Plymouth to Ipswich

Ready to book a trip from Plymouth to Ipswich by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Plymouth and Ipswich

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €283.78, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Plymouth to Ipswich train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:20.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:55.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 01:51.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:54.

  • 40 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 17 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Plymouth to Ipswich

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 7 minutes, spanning 413 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Plymouth and Ipswich tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Plymouth and Ipswich are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Plymouth to Ipswich

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Ipswich city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Plymouth to Ipswich

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

The train journey from Plymouth to Ipswich covers 413 kilometres in total.

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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.