The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Ipswich
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
5 h 58 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Ipswich will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Ipswich without transferring at least once.
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P017851:30 PM5h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:28 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1371One-way1 transfer
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P0214812:30 PM6h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:58 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1451One-way2 transfers
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P013502:30 PM6h31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:01 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1451One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
P013152:26 PM6h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:35 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1741One-way2 transfers
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P67235+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street2:00 PM6h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:30 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1761One-way2 transfers
C02012+
P017851:30 PM5h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:28 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1371One-way1 transfer
G25730+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
P013152:26 PM6h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:35 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1741One-way2 transfers
C02008+
G00819+
P0214812:30 PM6h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:58 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1451One-way2 transfers
G80072+
P67235+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street2:00 PM6h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:30 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1761One-way2 transfers
G80060+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
P6722912:00 PM6h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:30 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1761One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $94 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ipswich:
A flight is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Ipswich costing on average $94 (€76).
A flight is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ipswich costing on average $111 (€90).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 12h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (5h 54m by train vs 7h 24m by car) and roughly $69 (€56) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 (€90) vs $180 (€145)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Ipswich train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Ipswich trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C02005+ P01778 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 3:27 PM Ipswich station (IPS) | 1 transfer | |
G80050+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ P01278 | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h06 | 4:06 PM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Ipswich
Trains from Edinburgh to Ipswich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (518 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 9:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Ipswich trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Ipswich from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Ipswich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Ipswich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ipswich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Ipswich
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
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