Ipswich to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Elgin takes 14h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 17m
Duration: 593 mi
Distance: £260
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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11h 42m

£194–339

Ipswich to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:01 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:01 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 36m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 45m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:27 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:01 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 36m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 45m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:27 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:00 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 49m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
2:01 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
21h 28m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 2:26 PM
Arrives next day
22h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:55 AM → 10:59 PM
11h 4m • 3 changes
1:55 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
17h 46m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:01 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 36m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 45m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:27 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:01 AM → 5:37 PM
11h 36m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:45 PM
11h 45m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:27 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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