It takes an average of 11h 2m to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train, over a distance of around 200 miles (323 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) and tickets for this journey start from £53.40 when you book in advance.
First train | 21:26 | |
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Last train | 22:49 | |
Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
Arrival station | Derby Road (Ipswich) | |
Journey time | From 10h 20m | |
Distance | 200 miles (323 km) | |
Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £53.40 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway |
Looking to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 11 hours 2 minutes to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 10 hours 20 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 200 miles (323 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Derby Road (Ipswich), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or TransPennine Express to get to Derby Road (Ipswich). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £53.40.
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The average journey time by train between Preston (Lancs) and Derby Road (Ipswich) is 11 hours and 2 minutes, with around 2 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) is 10 hours and 20 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) can start from as little as £53.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich). Travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) leaves at 21:26. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) leaves at 22:49. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Derby Road (Ipswich) cover a distance of around 200 miles (323 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Preston (Lancs).
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