Trains from Leicester to Ipswich

Leicester to Ipswich train information

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Leicester in England to Ipswich in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

On average, it takes around 3h23m by train because of the 105 miles to travel to Ipswich from Leicester. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

The lowest ticket price we've found for the next 180 days is £85.60 one way.

Best prices for Leicester to Ipswich train tickets

Leicester - Ipswich prices calendar

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

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

Booking your ticket in advance is most of the time cheaper than leaving it to the day you intend to travel. Yet, as you can notice in the graph above, the cost of train tickets Leicester to Ipswich do not tend to change a lot and cost £64.

Best prices for Leicester to Ipswich trains

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

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National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Leicester Ipswich train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Leicester to Ipswich? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

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

C = average price for a Leicester Ipswich ticket (i.e.: £107.33)(1)

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

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£107.33 = 0.82. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 1 trips from Leicester to Ipswich (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for one year.

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