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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Cambridge to Ipswich. Traveling by train from Cambridge to Ipswich usually takes around one hour and 16 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 15m |
| Lowest price | US$22.18 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Ipswich?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Cambridge to Ipswich. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 8 | 1h 16m | US$22.18 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Cambridge to Ipswich tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Cambridge to Ipswich.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ipswich to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Ipswich?
Main arrival station: Rail Station
Ipswich has one train station.
Train stations in Ipswich:
Rail Station
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