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Ipswich to Croydon train route details

First train

05:15

Last train

23:21

Departure city

Ipswich

Arrival city

Croydon

Journey time

1h 49m

Distance

114 km

Price

AU$121.83*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia

What are the next train times from Ipswich to Croydon?

Explore all upcoming journeys from Ipswich to Croydon happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
09:41 1h 55m, 2 change Ipswich	11:36 East Croydon	Find Tickets
09:41 1h 58m, 2 change Ipswich	11:39 West Croydon	Find Tickets
09:53 2h 13m, 1 change Ipswich	12:06 East Croydon	Find Tickets
10:10 2h 6m, 2 change Ipswich	12:16 East Croydon	Find Tickets
10:41 1h 55m, 2 change Ipswich	12:36 East Croydon	Find Tickets
10:41 1h 58m, 2 change Ipswich	12:39 Paris	Find Tickets

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Ipswich to Croydon train route details

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