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Preston to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ipswich takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. 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 35m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£132
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 48m
£94–191

Preston to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 48m.

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