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The average train between Ipswich and Preston takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 53m
£80–173

Ipswich to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 53m.

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