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Preston to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ipswich takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Ipswich. 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 33m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 47m
£80–168

Preston to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Ipswich? 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 Preston to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 47m.

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