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Ipswich to Ely Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Ipswich to Ely? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £18.80, with average prices for this route around £18.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:01 56m, Direct Ipswich	06:57 Ely	Find Tickets
06:18 1h 45m, 1 change Ipswich	08:03 Ely	Find Tickets
07:58 1h, Direct Ipswich	08:58 Ely	Find Tickets
08:19 1h 55m, 1 change Ipswich	10:14 Ely	Find Tickets
10:01 57m, Direct Ipswich	10:58 Ely	Find Tickets
10:20 1h 54m, 1 change Ipswich	12:14 Paris	Find Tickets

Ipswich to Ely Train Route Details

First train

06:01

Last train

21:20

Departure city

Ipswich

Arrival station

Ely

Journey time

56m

Distance

45 miles

Price

£18.80*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Ipswich to Ely

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 Ely can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Ipswich to Ely, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Ipswich to Ely ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Ipswich to Ely more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Ipswich to Ely train ticket types

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

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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