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Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket prices

For a train from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly, Advance Tickets start at just £23.20*, with average fares around £61.89. Additionally, Off-Peak train tickets, Return train tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets are also great tips for saving money on train travel. Enjoy the cheapest and happiest journey with TrainPal. For more money-saving information, welcome to our UK cheap train ticket guide.

Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly train times

From Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly, take the fastest train in 4h 22m, typically 5h 23m. Daily, 75 trains depart from Ipswich, with the first at 06:00 and the last at 23:21. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.

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12:53

Cardiff Central

16:13

Manchester Piccadilly
On time

3h 16m

Transport for Wales
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15:00

Liverpool Lime Street

16:02

Manchester Piccadilly
On time

1h 14m

Northern
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15:51

Hazel Grove

16:16

Manchester Piccadilly
On time

23m

Northern
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15:19

Liverpool Lime Street

16:11

Manchester Piccadilly
On time

58m

TransPennine Express
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14:54

Blackpool North

16:15

Manchester Piccadilly
On time

1h 23m

Northern
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Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Train journey information

Plan your journey from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.

First train
06:00
Last train
23:21
Departure station
Ipswich
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Distance
172 miles (277 km)
Journey time
From 4h 22m
Price
From £23.20
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, LNER, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express

Save 1/3 with Railcards from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly

 16-25 Railcard 16-25 Railcard

£41.26

With 16-25 Railcard

£61.89

Without
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 26-30 Railcard 26-30 Railcard

£41.26

With 26-30 Railcard

£61.89

Without
Buy 26-30 Railcard

 Family & Friends Railcard Family & Friends Railcard

£41.26

With Family & Friends Railcard

£61.89

Without
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 Two Together Railcard Two Together Railcard

£41.26

With Two Together Railcard

£61.89

Without
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 Senior Railcard Senior Railcard

£41.26

With Senior Railcard

£61.89

Without
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** Save an average of 73% by combining Advance Ticket savings of 73% with an additional 30% through split tickets. These savings apply to Advance fares booked at least one week before travel, excluding Anytime fares purchased on the day of travel. Availability may vary by route and may not be combined with other offers.
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