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Handforth to Ipswich Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Handforth to Ipswich? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SAR 244.34, with average prices for this route around SAR 586.29. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Mon, Jul 14
Tue, Jul 15
From SAR 244.34
Wed, Jul 16
From SAR 261.97
Thu, Jul 17
From SAR 261.97
Fri, Jul 18
From SAR 261.97
Sat, Jul 19
From SAR 261.97
Sun, Jul 20
From SAR 261.97

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:55 Styal	10:06 Ipswich	4h 11m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:15 Handforth	11:28 Ipswich	5h 13m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:03 Handforth	11:05 Ipswich	4h 2m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:05 Styal	11:39 Ipswich	4h 34m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:00 Handforth	12:05 Ipswich	4h 5m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:05 Styal	12:36 Paris	4h 31m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Handforth to Ipswich Train Route Details

First train

05:55

Last train

22:16

Departure station

Handforth

Arrival station

Ipswich

Journey time

3h 58m

Distance

269 km

Price

SAR 244.34*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Handforth to Ipswich

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 Handforth to Ipswich 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 Handforth 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 Handforth 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 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 Handforth to Ipswich 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, 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 traveling from Handforth to Ipswich more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Handforth to Ipswich 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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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