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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Leeds (LDS)

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21

train journeys
per day

164

miles (265 kms)

3hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

06:00 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Leeds (LDS)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Leeds , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Leeds is approximately 164 miles (265 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 33 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Leeds.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Leeds. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 15 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Leeds Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:00
    3 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    09:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:17
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    11:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:19
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:01
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    13:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:06
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    14:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:21
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:56
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    15:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:21
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:58
    3 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    17:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:07
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    18:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:20
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    18:52
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    19:17
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    20:17
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:21
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    20:53
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:42
    3 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    21:16
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:21
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    22:57
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:01
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    23:32
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:20
    11 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    08:23
    Ipswich
    Leeds
    Ipswich to Leeds

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

About Leeds Station

Station name Leeds (LDS)
Address Leeds station, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday 04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday 04:45 - 23:59
Thursday 04:45 - 23:59
Friday 04:45 - 23:59
Saturday 04:45 - 23:59
Sunday 06:45 - 22:30
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Leeds

The travel time between Ipswich and Leeds by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Leeds vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ipswich & Leeds. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Leeds.

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