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Trains from Ely (ELY) to Ipswich (IPS)

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32

train journeys
per day

44

miles (70 kms)

55 mins

fastest journey

06:14 / 23:56

first / last train

8

direct trains

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ely (ELY) to Ipswich (IPS)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Ely and Ipswich , with 8 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ely to Ipswich is approximately 44 miles (70 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 9 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Ipswich.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ely to Ipswich. The fastest journey time on this route takes 55 mins.

Journeys from Ely to Ipswich Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:14
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    08:01
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    08:43
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:14
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    09:02
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:31
    56 mins Direct
    09:27
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    10:40
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    11:02
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:22
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    11:07
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    56 mins Direct
    11:28
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:18
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    13:02
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:22
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    13:09
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    56 mins Direct
    13:28
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:37
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    14:41
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:18
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    15:02
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:27
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    15:07
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:31
    55 mins Direct
    15:26
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:36
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    16:40
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:18
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    17:02
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:20
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    17:08
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:31
    56 mins Direct
    17:27
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:33
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    18:40
    Ely
    Ipswich
    Ely to Ipswich

About Ely Station

Station name Ely (ELY)
Address Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ely and Ipswich

The travel time between Ely and Ipswich by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ely and Ipswich vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:14, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 8 direct services per day from Ely to Ipswich

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Ipswich.

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