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Ipswich to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Ipswich to Edinburgh, starting from AU$59.43 and averaging AU$73.92. The entire journey takes no more than 5 hours 20 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
20:01 12 hours 8 minutes, Changes required Ipswich	08:09 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
20:41 12 hours 24 minutes, Changes required Ipswich	09:05 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:10 12 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Ipswich	09:24 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:20 13 hours 54 minutes, Changes required Ipswich	11:14 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:38 13 hours 36 minutes, Changes required Ipswich	11:14 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:41 9 hours 49 minutes, Changes required Ipswich	07:30 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Ipswich to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

06:00

Last train

22:43

Departure station

Ipswich

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

5 hours 20 minutes

Distance

518 km

Price

AU$59.43*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from Ipswich to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Ipswich to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Ipswich to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Ipswich to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Ipswich to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Ipswich to Edinburgh Train prices and times

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