London Liverpool Street to Ipswich Trains From £4.38*

The Greater Anglia train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on the fastest services.

Your journey takes you through the Essex countryside and past historic market towns like Chelmsford and Colchester. You'll see farmland, the River Stour valley and the occasional medieval churches as you head towards Suffolk.

Greater Anglia runs trains across East Anglia, connecting London with Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and parts of Cambridgeshire. This is the main operator for getting to seaside spots like Southend, Clacton-on-Sea and Great Yarmouth. They also run services to Cambridge.

Departing from London Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street is one of London's busiest stations and is conveniently located near the City and East End. You can get there easily on the Central, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. The Elizabeth line stops here, too.

The station is home to Greater Anglia, c2c, London Overground and Stansted Express services. From here, you can reach Cambridge, Norwich, Southend-on-Sea, Stansted Airport and plenty of towns across Essex.

If you're coming by bus, many stop along Bishopsgate and Liverpool Street itself. The station's close to Spitalfields Market if you've got time to kill before your journey.

Main stops

The main stops from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich are Stratford, Chelmsford, Colchester and Manningtree.

Arriving at Ipswich

Ipswich station is about a 15-minute walk from the town centre, or you can hop on a local bus from the station forecourt. The waterfront area - known for its cafes and postcard-perfect marina - is about 20 minutes on foot.

The station serves as Suffolk's main rail hub. From here, Greater Anglia trains continue to Norwich, Lowestoft and Felixstowe. You can also catch trains to Peterborough and Cambridge.

If you're staying in Ipswich, the town centre's got plenty of shops along the pedestrianised streets. Christchurch Park is great for a sunny-day stroll, while the historic docks area has been renewed with restaurants and bars. The station's also handy for Ipswich Town FC's Portman Road ground, which is just a short walk away.

Greater Anglia train classes

There are 2 different class types available on Greater Anglia

• Standard Class: Offers comfortable seating in a 2+2 or 3+2 layout, depending on the type of vehicle. Select trains also offer power sockets and free Wi-Fi.
• First Class: Gives you bigger seats with more legroom, larger tables for working and quieter carriages for relaxing (or concentrating on your work). Seating is laid out in a 2+1 configuration, and passengers enjoy higher bandwidth free Wi-Fi.

Greater Anglia train travel advice

Here's what you need to know for your Greater Anglia journey from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

• Luggage: Keep your bags close to you and within sight at all times. Store them away from aisles and doorways.
• Bicycles: You can bring your bike for free, but you'll need to book a space on Greater Anglia's trains to Ipswich. Just keep in mind that bikes aren't allowed on trains leaving Liverpool Street between 16:30 and 19:00 Monday to Friday.
• Children: Kids under 5 travel free and don't need a ticket. Children aged 5-15 get half-price tickets and 16 and 17-year-olds can also get this discount with the Saver Railcard.
• Pets: You can bring up to 2 pets for free. Dogs need to be on a lead, and small animals must be in carriers. They need to stay on the floor - seats are reserved for human passengers.
• Passenger assistance: Book help at least 2 hours before you travel through the Passenger Assistance app or by calling Greater Anglia. Staff can help with boarding, finding your seat and getting off at your stop. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.