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Ipswich to Cambridge Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Ipswich to Cambridge. Traveling by train from Ipswich to Cambridge usually takes one hour and 20 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in one hour and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 19m |
| Lowest price | NOK 226.31 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ipswich to Cambridge?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Ipswich to Cambridge. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 8 | 1h 20m | NOK 226.31 |
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 about traveling by train from Ipswich to Cambridge
Trains departing from Ipswich to Cambridge 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 Ipswich at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 Ipswich to Cambridge.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Cambridge to Ipswich.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Rail Station
There is one train station in Ipswich.
All train stations in Ipswich:
Rail Station
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Station Road
Cambridge has one train station.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
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