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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Manchester Stations

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31

train journeys
per day

172

miles (278 kms)

4hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:15 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Manchester Stations is approximately 172 miles (278 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 48 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Manchester Stations .

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 3 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Ipswich to Manchester Stations

Journeys from Ipswich to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:15
    4 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    09:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:41
    4 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    10:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:00
    4 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    10:38
    Ipswich
    Manchester Victoria
    Ipswich to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:12
    4 hrs 32 mins2 changes
    10:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:42
    4 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    11:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:26
    4 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    11:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:43
    4 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    12:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:58
    4 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    12:37
    Ipswich
    Manchester Victoria
    Ipswich to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:39
    4 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    12:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:43
    4 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    13:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:41
    4 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    13:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:01
    4 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    14:38
    Ipswich
    Manchester Victoria
    Ipswich to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:41
    4 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    14:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:41
    4 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    15:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:56
    4 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    16:36
    Ipswich
    Manchester Victoria
    Ipswich to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:41
    4 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    16:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:41
    4 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    18:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:58
    4 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    18:37
    Ipswich
    Manchester Victoria
    Ipswich to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:41
    4 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    18:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:10
    4 hrs 9 mins2 changes
    19:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
AddressIpswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
AddressManchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Ipswich and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ipswich & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ipswich and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.