Trains from Halifax
to Ipswich
From £66.20
Halifax to Ipswichby train on average takes 4 hrs 57 mins
Halifax to Ipswich one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £66.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 33 minutes
- First train leaves Halifax at 05:59
- Last train leaves Halifax at 18:54
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Halifax to Ipswich train times
| Last updated: 02:13:02
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:59 Halifax On Time | 11:05 Ipswich On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 6m, 3 changes | ||
06:53 Halifax On Time | 11:28 Ipswich On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 35m, 2 changes | ||
07:12 Halifax On Time | 12:05 Ipswich On Time | Anytime Single, Grand Central Railway | 4h 53m, 2 changes | ||
07:20 Halifax On Time | 12:36 Ipswich On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 16m, 3 changes | ||
08:11 Halifax On Time | 13:06 Ipswich On Time | Anytime Single, Grand Central Railway | 4h 55m, 2 changes |
Halifax facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetYes
Cafe Express Shop - Situated next to booking office Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stop on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces32
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces19
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
adjacent to booking office
- Annotation
3 cycle lockers and 16 cycle stands
- TypeStands
Lockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff will come out of the office to assist
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Lift access to platforms
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Station Message
February 2025: The ticket office at Ipswich station remains open at the advertised times, despite the scaffolding and netting outside that is due to remain in place until mid-April to assist with a roof replacement.
Ipswich facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class LoungeYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is a large waiting area in the main station concourse, as well as a waiting room on Platform 2 which is close to the secure cycle parking area. In addition, a waiting room is also available on Platforms 3 and 4, close to the steps for the older footbridge.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Self-service vending machines providing hot drinks, cold drinks, and snacks
Free water refill point located on the station concourse, next to the customer service office
- ToiletsYes
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- Shops
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
This station is staffed 24/7 and is open during the hours shown above, with information from platform dispatch staff available during these times. Information from staff in the ticket office is available during ticket office opening hours.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 426
Number Accessible Spaces: 9
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/ipswich-station-g-anglia/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £9.20
Per Hour: £1.00
Daily: £10.20
Weekly: £54.00
Monthly: £140.00
Three Monthly: £405.00
Annual: £1,420.00
Saturday: £6.85
Sunday: £6.85
Note:£13.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£96.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks
Name: Premium Bay
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £2,850.00
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces200
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
There are 12 cycle stands and 70 cycle parking spaces located in the West End car park, adjacent to Platform 1. A secure cycle parking compound providing 106 spaces is near the lifts on Platforms 1 and 2. The secure cycle parking area requires smartcard access - please speak with station staff for further details.
- TypeCompounds
Stands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helplinehttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the customer service office on the main concourse.
- Ticket GatesYes
Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- AvailableYes
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