Trains from Ipswich to York

Ipswich to York train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Ipswich (East of England) to York (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

There are 161 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Ipswich to York is normally 3h40m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to York from Ipswich, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Ipswich to York train tickets

Ipswich - York prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Ipswich to York by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Ipswich - York: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Ipswich to York in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £31 when buying your seat 15 days in advance which is 34% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Ipswich to York trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Ipswich and York by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets York to Ipswich and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Ipswich - York train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Ipswich York train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Ipswich to York? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Ipswich York ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Ipswich to York (one way journey).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey