Manchester Airport to Ipswich Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Airport to Ipswichby train on average takes 4 hrs 54 mins

Manchester Airport to Ipswich one way only

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Trains depart every 34 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Airport at 04:07
Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 19:48

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Manchester Airport to Ipswich train times

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From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.

If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.

How to book a bike space:

"в WhatsApp: 07812 223 336

"в Twitter: @TPEAssist

"в Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)

"в Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.

"в Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.

PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station

From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here

Manchester Airport facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TP
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist Information
  
  Yes
  
  There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De Change
  
  No
  
  The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  351 600 1671
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Name
  
  Manchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  50
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 107 2149
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
  Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Ipswich facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Costa Coffee
  Greggs
  Starbucks
  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
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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 toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets,Male toilets
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  WHSmith
  Photo-Me digital passport photos
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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 toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - 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 Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
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: Yes
  Website
  https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/ipswich-station-g-anglia/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.40
  Per Hour: £1.00
  Daily: £9.40
  Weekly: £50.00
  Monthly: £222.00
  Three Monthly: £636.00
  Annual: £2,228.00
  Saturday: £6.30
  Sunday: £6.30
  Note:
  £12.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
  £88.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks
  Name: Premium Bay
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Charges
  Annual: £2,625.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  200
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-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 hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- 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 Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Manchester Airportto IpswichFrom £34.00

Manchester Airport to Ipswichby train on average takes 4 hrs 54 mins

Manchester Airport to Ipswich one way only

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