The average train between Ipswich (Station) and Manchester takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Ipswich (Station) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich (Station) is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich (Station) station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ipswich (Station) and Manchester is 277.6 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m.
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