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Southend Airport to Ipswich train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southend Airport to Ipswich, starting from AU$92.78 and averaging AU$92.78. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 31m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
22:04 1h 33m, No direct Southend Airport	23:37 Ipswich	Find Tickets
22:34 1h 48m, No direct Southend Airport	00:22 +1 Ipswich	Find Tickets
23:59 7h 51m, No direct Southend Airport	07:50 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Southend Airport to Ipswich train route details

First train

05:06

Last train

23:59

Departure station

Southend Airport

Arrival station

Ipswich

Journey time

1h 31m

Distance

62 km

Price

AU$92.78*

Train Operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Ipswich

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southend Airport to Ipswich can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend Airport to Ipswich 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 Southend Airport to Ipswich, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Airport to Ipswich ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Southend Airport to Ipswich more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend Airport to Ipswich train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Southend Airport to Ipswich from AU$92.78

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Southend Airport to Ipswich train prices and times

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