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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Derby (DBY)

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26

train journeys
per day

125

miles (201 kms)

3hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

00:38 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Derby (DBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Derby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Derby is approximately 125 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 35 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Derby.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Derby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Derby Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:38
    8 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:00
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:17
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:08
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:39
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:23
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:29
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:19
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:08
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:06
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    13:23
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:01
    3 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:06
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    14:22
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:21
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    15:08
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:06
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    15:22
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:56
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:22
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:21
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    17:08
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:07
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:58
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    17:28
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:07
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    18:22
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:39
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    19:09
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    19:31
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Ipswich
    Derby
    Ipswich to Derby

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 Derby Station

Station name Derby (DBY)
Address Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:55 - 22:45
Saturday 04:55 - 22:45
Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Derby

The travel time between Ipswich and Derby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Derby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ipswich & Derby. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Derby.

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