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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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33

train journeys
per day

172

miles (277 kms)

4hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 172 miles (277 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 42 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:12
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:46
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:09
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:25
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:44
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:41
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:42
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    16:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:42
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:10
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:41
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    18:19
    Ipswich
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

First class tickets on trains between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly 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 & Manchester Piccadilly. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly.

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