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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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18

train journeys
per day

83

miles (134 kms)

3hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

05:10 / 23:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Gatwick Airport is approximately 83 miles (134 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 3 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:10
    3 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:17
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:56
    3 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    10:14
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:19
    3 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    14:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    16:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:20
    3 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    17:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    18:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    19:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    20:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:21
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    21:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:14
    3 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    22:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:21
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    23:48
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:20
    9 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    06:49
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:42
    9 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Ipswich
    Gatwick Airport
    Ipswich to Gatwick Airport

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:52.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ipswich & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ipswich and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.