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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich. The train trip from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich is usually about 34 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Greater Anglia train can get you there in as little as 28 minutes.
| Distance | 23 mi (36 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 28m |
| Lowest price | £11.16 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 12 | 0h 34m | £11.16 |
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
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bury St Edmunds at 05:00 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 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ipswich to Bury St Edmunds.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bury St Edmunds?
Main departure station: Bury St Edmunds Train Station
There is one train station in Bury St Edmunds.
All train stations in Bury St Edmunds:
Bury St Edmunds Train Station
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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